Deputies take on Uzbekistan's groundwater
Parliamentarians discussed the issues of groundwater protection with geologists, inspected the work of specialized organizations, and agreed on joint efforts to improve legislation. Members of the Committee on Ecology and Environmental Protection of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis learned about the activities of the Ministry of Mining and Geology and its subordinate organizations, the press service of the agency reports. At the round table, the deputies discussed the problems of rational […]
Deputies Address Uzbekistan's Groundwater Issues
Parliamentarians discussed groundwater protection problems with geologists, reviewed the work of relevant organizations, and agreed on joint efforts to improve legislation.
Members of the Committee on Ecology and Environmental Protection of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis reviewed the activities of the Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology and its subordinate organizations, the press service of the agency reports.
At a round table, the deputies considered issues regarding the rational use and protection of groundwater, ongoing work, and possible ways to solve existing problems. Following the meeting, the Ministry and the parliamentary committee signed a memorandum of cooperation.
The document provides for the improvement of legislation in the field of groundwater protection, joint control and analytical measures, as well as the preparation of proposals for the prevention and elimination of legal violations.
Participants were presented with materials on the implementation of the committee's decision dated April 21, 2026, adopted following a study of the groundwater situation in the Samarkand and Navoi regions. The focus was on the measures taken, results achieved, and remaining problems.
The deputies also reviewed the work of the state institution "Subsoil Use Center" and the Inspectorate for Control in the Field of Mining Industry and Geology. They were briefed on how subsoil plots are put up for auction, how permits are issued, and how activities in this area are monitored, as well as what opportunities are provided for entrepreneurs.
At the "Uzbekhydrogeology" institution, discussions covered the state monitoring of groundwater and hazardous geological processes, the operation of regional hydrogeological stations, and the situation center. Special attention was paid to the issuance of permits and the exchange of information between relevant agencies.
At the "HYDROINGEO" Institute, parliamentarians were shown research laboratories, developments in the digitalization and modeling of groundwater, as well as the capabilities of the chemical laboratory. The program of the visit concluded with a tour of the State Geological Museum.