Uzbekistan to use artificial intelligence to identify problems in mahallas
Uzbekistan to use artificial intelligence to identify problems in mahallas
Publish Date: 2026-06-23 07:59:00
Source Domain: asiaplus.news
- Uzbekistan employs artificial intelligence (AI) in its “Digital Mahalla” platform to identify and address issues in local communities (mahallas), enhancing public services, reducing poverty, and boosting employment.
- A national survey identified problems affecting around 1.365 million citizens, informing the integration of information systems from 35 ministries and state agencies.
- AI tools will predict emerging challenges and recommend proactive measures in individual mahallas.
- The initiative is part of the broader “Year of Mahalla and Society Development” program aiming to permanently employ one million people, lift 181,000 families out of poverty, and reduce unemployment and poverty rates to 4.5% by the end of 2026.
- The government has allocated 12 trillion soums from the state budget and 4 trillion to local authorities to modernize infrastructure in districts with the greatest development challenges.
- Further financial support includes new financing mechanisms expected to generate 300 billion soums annually for local development projects.
- Authorities intend to expand training and rehabilitation programs for approximately 245,000 citizens with criminal records and plan to establish a National Institute for Mahalla Development to conduct research and provide training for local officials.
- The initiatives received endorsement from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who directed officials to ensure full implementation of the Digital Mahalla platform, expand local funding sources, establish the institute, and promote mahalla facilities through public-private partnerships.
