The head of the Tashkent city administration, Shavkat Umurzakov, has stated in an interview that the acute shortage of schools and kindergartens in the capital could purportedly be eliminated within approximately three years. The official acknowledged that the urban infrastructure is currently failing to keep pace with the rapid population growth, resulting in a persistent backlog.

Official statistics indicate that between 2017 and 2025, the number of students in Tashkent schools surged by nearly 45 percent to reach 562,000 children. Meanwhile, the creation of new student places has lagged behind, covering only a fraction of the total demand and putting immense strain on the educational system.

According to the local authorities, approximately 100 million dollars has been reserved for the development of educational facilities. The administration claims to have prepared specific project documentation and secured funding to steadily increase the capacity of schools and preschools in the coming years, shifting focus toward overall student capacity rather than the sheer number of buildings.

Additionally, data shows that preschool enrollment rates have declined across several districts of the capital. To address these systemic shortcomings, the administration is considering outsourcing certain services and potentially involving foreign experts to oversee the modernization of educational processes.

Source: www.gazeta.uz