Kyrgyzstan to Increase Pensions and Ensure School Readiness

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic is set to implement a significant increase in pensions starting October 1, 2026. During a recent meeting, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev announced plans to index the insurance portions of pensions and raise the minimum pension amount.

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The insurance portions of pensions will be indexed, and the minimum pension will be increased to 8,800 som.

The planned indexation coefficient is 1.20, which translates to a 20% increase in the insurance parts of pensions. This adjustment is expected to raise the average pension to 12,898 som, with an average increase of 1,753 som. For pensions below 8,800 som, the increase in the insurance part will be approximately 141%, while for those exceeding 8,800 som, it will be 120%.

Baktiyar Aliyev, the head of the Social Fund, has been tasked with preparing all necessary calculations for the indexation, ensuring the financial backing for these payments, and guaranteeing their timely disbursement. Additionally, he is responsible for organizing public awareness campaigns to inform citizens about the changes.

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The coefficient of indexation is set at 1.20, meaning a 20 percent increase.

Beyond pensions, the meeting also addressed the readiness of educational institutions for the upcoming academic year. Kasymaliev instructed officials to promptly assess the condition of schools across all regions, paying special attention to those undergoing construction or renovation. The goal is to identify potential risks of delayed project completion and verify that schools are adequately equipped with furniture, educational materials, and necessary infrastructure. Minister of Education Dogdurgul Kendirbaeva has been directed to ensure that any ongoing construction, repair, or equipping activities do not disrupt the educational process when the academic year begins.

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It is necessary to identify possible risks of untimely completion of facilities, as well as to check whether schools are fully equipped with furniture, educational equipment, and the necessary infrastructure.