Deputy Santalat Amanova reported that such a pit in Osh was built about 70 years ago and is now overflowing. She emphasized that this does not meet modern requirements, and as a result, waste is often disposed of in inappropriate places. Amanova called on the Ministry of Agriculture to work together with local authorities to develop solutions and comprehensive measures aimed at preventing sanitary problems in Osh and other regions.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Zhanibek Kerimaliev noted the importance of having Bekkari pits and reported on existing project solutions in this direction. He added that it is necessary to isolate filled facilities and create new sites in other locations. Kerimaliev also stated that work to improve the epizootic situation is being carried out in collaboration with the Veterinary Service, funded by the state budget.
Director of the Veterinary Service and Animal Husbandry Development Adilet Sotovaldiyev confirmed the shortage of such facilities but announced plans for a phased transition to cremation instead of creating new Bekkari pits. As an example, he cited the Issyk-Kul region, where, according to him, 4 crematoria are operating, acquired with the help of the Issyk-Kul Development Fund—in the districts of Jeti-Oguz and Ton.
Note:
A biothermal pit (Bekkari pit) is a structure for the safe disposal of animal carcasses. It is built according to standard designs on a dry elevated site with a low groundwater level (no more than 2.5 m from the ground surface at their maximum standing) at least 1 km away from populated areas, water bodies, wells, and livestock drives.
