Authorities in Uzbekistan are currently formulating a comprehensive new framework to introduce private sector participation into the technical maintenance and facility management of educational institutions. Construction and Housing-Communal Services Minister Sherzod Khidoyatov announced these sweeping plans during a parliamentary session at the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis. The minister openly acknowledged that the ongoing operational upkeep of schools and kindergartens across the republic remains a pressing and complex challenge.
Addressing parliamentary inquiries regarding persistent quality issues in the construction and repair of social infrastructure, the official confirmed that structural deficiencies are widespread. As an initial countermeasure, the government has initiated a nationwide certification and cataloging process for all schools and preschools. Specialized engineering organizations are currently conducting thorough inspections of structural elements, including roofs, heating infrastructure, boiler units, and fuel consumption efficiency.
Officials intend to utilize the gathered data to schedule targeted repairs and establish modernized maintenance regulations for both existing and newly constructed facilities. Under the proposed model, property management service companies already operating residential complexes in surrounding neighborhoods would be engaged to handle educational facility maintenance. This institutional shift is reportedly being coordinated closely with the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
The ministry emphasized that the current practice of relying on internal, non-specialized staff for facility upkeep is obsolete and fails to meet modern infrastructural demands. With advanced engineering installations—such as modern heat pumps—being integrated into newly built schools, professional technical oversight has become mandatory. The authorities claim that the newly certified service provider system is slated for implementation starting next year.
Source: www.gazeta.uz