Bishkek Builds 20 New Schools; Minister Orders Accelerated Construction

Bishkek is undergoing a significant expansion of its educational infrastructure with the construction of 20 new schools, a project aimed at accommodating thousands of students. The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdan Oruntaev, recently conducted an unscheduled inspection of these ongoing projects.

During his visit, Minister Oruntaev familiarized himself with the progress of construction at various sites, including a 750-seat school in Dostuk village, an additional 750-seat building for School No. 94 in the 'Dordoi' residential area, a 650-seat building for School No. 86 in the 'Kalyis-Ordo' area, and a 1,200-seat school on Sadygaliyev Street in the Pervomaysky district.

The minister sternly instructed the contracting organizations to promptly address any identified shortcomings. He emphasized the need to increase the number of workers on site, accelerate the pace of construction, and maintain rigorous quality control throughout all phases of the project. Oruntaev stressed that all educational facilities must be completed within the stipulated deadlines to be operational by the beginning of the 2026-2027 academic year.

These construction efforts are being implemented under the directive of President Sadyr Japarov, with work commencing in February 2026. The projects are financed by the national budget and are distributed across Bishkek's districts: 6 facilities in the Oktyabrsky district, 6 in the Leninsky district, 5 in the Pervomaysky district, and 3 in the Sverdlovsky district. The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services is overseeing the execution of these vital educational projects.

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All facilities must be completed within the specified deadlines and put into operation by the beginning of the 2026-2027 academic year.