Kyrgyzstan to Build 106 New Reservoirs by 2030

Kyrgyzstan is set to build 106 new reservoirs by 2030 as part of a comprehensive plan to develop its water resources and modernize irrigation systems. The announcement came during a meeting chaired by the president's special representative for special assignments, Bakyt Torobaev, focusing on the progress of water management projects.

The initiative encompasses not only the construction of new reservoirs but also a significant overhaul of existing irrigation infrastructure. Participants in the meeting highlighted that the successful implementation of these projects is crucial for guaranteeing a stable supply of irrigation water to farmers across the country.

This development is expected to lead to increased agricultural productivity and strengthen Kyrgyzstan's food security. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry noted that the country has been actively accelerating the pace of water management facility construction in recent years. The new reservoirs and upgraded irrigation networks are anticipated to alleviate the deficit of irrigation water and provide supplementary irrigation to tens of thousands of hectares of farmland.