Today, an important ceremony took place in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, where a time capsule was laid at the main water intake facility of the Otuz-Adyr main canal. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, this event symbolizes the beginning of large-scale modernization of the Kurshab-Sai irrigation system, which is of great importance for the agricultural sector of the region.
In a solemn atmosphere, Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, was present.
It is expected that 1 billion 788 million soms will be allocated for the modernization of the system. The project will cover seven ayil aimaks and one city in the Kara-Suu district. Of the total length of the canals, which is 52.4 km, 42.4 km will be completely updated.
“After the completion of the work, water supply over an area of more than 13 thousand hectares of agricultural land will improve, which will positively affect yields and the resilience of agriculture. The modernization of the Kurshab-Sai system will provide farmers with stable access to water, increase the efficiency of irrigation water use, and strengthen resilience to climate change,” noted the minister.
It is worth noting that the project is being implemented as part of the initiative “Improving Climate-Resilient Water Management Services” (CRWSP), funded by the International Development Association (IDA) with the support of the World Bank.
