The Ministry of Innovative Development is carrying out a number of activities related to the implementation of the relevant points of the state implementation program in the "Year of Youth Support and Public Health Promotion". In particular, the Ministry is entrusted with only 12 tasks in the State Program, including 5 tasks as the main executor (paragraphs 73, 166, 226, 240, 241). 7 instructions were given jointly with other ministries and departments.

 

To date, the following activities have been carried out on the main 5 points defined in the State Program.

1. Paragraph 73 of the program set the task of developing by February 2021 a draft regulatory document on the study of hydrogen energy technologies and the development of science. In this regard, the decision of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated April 9, 2021 "On measures to develop renewable and hydrogen energy in the Republic of Uzbekistan" was adopted jointly with the Ministry of Energy in connection with the implementation of paragraph 73, Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 6155 No. 5063 was adopted.

 

2. In paragraph 166 of the program, it was instructed to develop a Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers on the implementation of a scientific program in order to support talented youth engaged in scientific activities in the regions, attract them to science, form prestigious scientific schools, increase their scientific potential, and finance scientific and start-up projects of young people in a simplified manner until March 20, 2021.

On April 19, 2021, in order to implement this item, the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 222 “On measures to support talented youth engaged in scientific and innovative activities” was adopted.

According to the Decree, starting from 2021, the “Academic Mobility” and “Future Scientist” competitions will be held at least once a year among talented youth engaged in scientific and innovative activities in the republic. Every year, at least 50 billion soums will be allocated for the organization and financing of the Future Scientist competition from the funds allocated under the state program of scientific activities.

 

3. In paragraph 226 of the program, it is instructed to increase the volume of scientific research on the development of physics as a priority area of ​​the scientific field and send young scientists to the world's leading scientific organizations for short-term scientific internships, allocate target quotas for internships and doctoral studies and develop draft legal documents up to 1 May 2021. In order to implement this item, on March 19, 2021, the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 5032 “On measures to improve the quality of education and the development of scientific research in the field of physics” was adopted.

 

4. Paragraph 240 of the program sets the task of creating an innovative educational and scientific center for talented youth and researchers by July 20, 2021, which will operate among higher educational institutions.

In connection with the implementation of this item, the address list of construction works of the innovative educational and scientific center at the Tashkent State Technical University was approved. In order to organize the activities of the center, a list of equipment and tools has been compiled, construction work is being completed.

In addition, construction work has begun on the allocated territory, the construction of three floors of the building has been completed, and now work is underway to divide it into a laboratory, a presentation exhibition and training rooms.

 

5. Paragraph 241 of the program set the task of organizing the activities of Youth Technoparks during the year in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Andijan, Samarkand, Navoi, Syrdarya, Tashkent regions.

In connection with the implementation of this item, on February 17, 2021, work was completed on the construction of a technology park in the city of Okhangaron, Tashkent region, and the activity of the technology park began.

The Youth Technopark worth 6.3 billion began its work in order to implement and improve youth start-up projects on the territory of the Andijan Machine-Building Institute of the Andijan region. Purchased modern laboratory equipment worth 2.4 billion for this technopark.
Construction of a technopark worth $8.4 billion has begun at Samarkand State University. $4.1 billion will be allocated for the purchase of laboratory tools for the Samarkand Youth Technopark to conduct educational courses, industrial zones and conduct scientific research. Also, design estimates are being prepared for the construction of a technology park in the city of Nukus, Syrdarya and Navoi regions of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

Decisions were made by the khakims of the Syrdarya and Navoi regions on the allocation of land for technoparks. The construction of technology parks in these regions is planned to begin in the second quarter of 2021.