Tazabek — Expenses of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision from budget funds for 2027 are set at 1,827.2 million soms, which is 835.8 million soms more than the approved budget for 2026, follows from the explanatory note to the draft republican budget.
Of the increase, 500 million soms will be used to replenish and develop the mineral resource base. According to the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers dated June 11, 2026, up to 10% of revenues, amounting to 4% of the gross income of the Kumtor project, are sent to the ministry’s account. Another 332.7 million soms are associated with an increase in salaries for individual public sector employees.
Special account funds will increase by 56.7% — up to 1,379.1 million soms. According to the note, this is due to increased prices for chemicals for laboratories, increased prices for visiting specially protected natural areas and fees for environmental pollution.
Taking into account state investments of 440.5 million soms, the ministry’s expenses for 2027 will amount to 3,646.8 million soms versus 2,225.2 million soms in 2026.
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