Kasymaliyev held a meeting of the Council for the Affairs of People with Disabilities

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During the meeting of the Council for the Affairs of Persons with Disabilities, chaired by Adylbek Kasyamaliev, head of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, an important agenda was discussed. The event, dedicated to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, gathered heads of state structures and representatives of NGOs.

According to the press service of the government, Kasyamaliev expressed concern over the increasing number of persons with disabilities in Kyrgyzstan, which has reached 221,000. He also noted the strengthening state support for this category of citizens.

According to the Prime Minister, since 2022, social benefits have been doubled. The draft budget for 2025 allocates 8.6 billion soms for these needs, with the aim of increasing the average benefit amount to the level of the subsistence minimum. This year, 7.6 billion soms have been allocated for disability pensions, which has allowed the average amount to reach 9,600 soms.

The head of the Cabinet also emphasized the importance of personal assistants, who provide employment for 14,730 people, offering support to those in need. The "Social Mortgage" program has provided housing for 258 families. In addition, significant growth in social orders is expected, with 115 million soms planned for 2025, of which 51 million will be directed to services for persons with disabilities, representing a fivefold increase compared to 2022.

During the meeting, key reports were presented on state policy regarding persons with disabilities, the results of the "Accessible Country" program, the development of inclusive education, and the improvement of quality of life in the Chui region.

As a result of the meeting, the Prime Minister instructed to prepare a draft protocol decision taking into account all proposals and questions, as well as to compile a report on the implementation of the previous plan over the last two years by the next meeting. ```
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