President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Kichqiriq mahalla in Tashkent’s Olmazor district on September 11, where large-scale renovation works under the “Obod Mahalla” program have been completed. A total of 71.4 billion soums was allocated from the local budget for the project.
The mahalla was established over 30 years ago and comprises 23 multi-storey buildings with 1,416 apartments housing more than 5,400 residents. A key feature is a 2.4 km recreational area along the Kichqiriq canal. According to the Presidential Administration, 12.4 km of pedestrian walkways have been created, green areas expanded, and a veranda, 14 gazebos, fountains, and a water wheel installed.
About 6,500 ornamental and fruit trees have been planted, building facades renovated, and benches and lighting fixtures installed. The mahalla now boasts 12 workout zones, three football fields, and libraries. Currently, 47 entrepreneurs operate in the area, and 61 jobs have been created through new projects. During the visit, the president also reviewed projects aimed at ensuring employment for residents.
One of the country’s first tower parking lots has been installed in the mahalla. The eight-storey structure operates on a lift principle: a central elevator receives the car and automatically places it in a vacant slot. The parking lot accommodates 16 vehicles. An amphitheater for public and cultural events has also been built.
The president also visited kindergarten No. 441, which opened in 1976. Two new buildings with 450 places have been constructed on its vacant territory, bringing the total capacity to 835 children. The kindergarten features a special salt room to strengthen children’s immunity and prevent respiratory diseases. Classes in English, mental arithmetic, drawing, music, rhythmic gymnastics, chess, and taekwondo are also offered.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev was presented with an interactive platform called “Learn Uzbek by Playing,” designed to teach the state language through games and digital tools. He also reviewed a road safety club and emphasized the need to introduce such classes in other kindergartens to teach children safe road behavior from an early age.
Source: www.gazeta.uz