Olzhas Bektenov familiarises himself with measures to improve education and healthcare quality in Kostanay region
During his working visit to the Kostanay region, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov inspected the implementation of the President’s directives on the development of education and healthcare infrastructure, El.kz cites primeminister.kz.
At the I. Altynsarin Arkalyk Pedagogical University, the Prime Minister reviewed the region’s progress in developing higher education. The university’s infrastructure includes an academic building, two dormitories, a training base, a sports and wellness complex, museums, and medical offices. Over 2,600 students and postgraduates are currently studying at the institution. University Rector Talgat Yeshzhanov presented plans to reconstruct one of the university buildings into a modern academic facility with 20 laboratories and 15 lecture halls, which would allow the student body to double to 5,200. Additionally, there are plans to expand the university’s academic programs and research facilities to train specialists in IT, economics, agriculture, and other fields.
The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of human capital development as the foundation of economic growth.
“The modern labor market is evolving rapidly with the advancement of new technologies. We must train strong and competitive professionals in priority sectors of our economy. To achieve this, it is crucial to improve educational infrastructure, especially in the regions. As per the President’s directive, 1.9 billion tenge has been allocated from the Special State Fund for the development of Arkalyk Pedagogical University, including the reconstruction of its academic building. A quality infrastructure will enable the university to enhance its research initiatives aimed at driving new economic ideas. Special focus should be given to the integration of innovative technologies and the development of modern teaching methods,” Olzhas Bektenov stated.
In Arkalyk, the Prime Minister also visited Secondary School No. 7, built as part of the President-initiated National Project “Comfortable School.” The new school, designed for 300 students, offers high-quality education that meets modern standards. Facilities include robotics classrooms, a STEM lab, a digital library, a music room, sports sections, and creative and scientific clubs. Special attention is given to the development of inclusive education.
In total, four schools with a combined capacity of 3,300 students have been commissioned in the Kostanay region in 2024–2025 under the “Comfortable School” project. Construction of seven additional schools is currently underway, including two “comfortable schools” – one in Rudny for 900 students and another in Kushmurun village, Auliekol district, for 300 students. Five general education institutions accommodating 3,240 students are scheduled for completion in 2025. Across Kazakhstan, the project aims to build 217 comfortable schools by the end of 2025, 105 of which have already been commissioned.
The Prime Minister also reviewed efforts to improve the quality of medical services for citizens. He visited the maternity unit of the Arkalyk Regional Hospital, which is currently undergoing major renovations. In addition to repairs to the roof and walls and upgrades to heating, water supply, and sewage systems, the maternity ward will be equipped with modern medical equipment. The total project cost is approximately 1.2 billion tenge. Currently, 70% of the construction and installation work has been completed. At the Prime Minister’s instruction, additional funding will be allocated shortly to complete the facility’s renovation.
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