Under the leadership of Minister Maratbek Mashiev, an interdepartmental commission actively works on air quality issues. The new composition of the commission, approved by a cabinet decree, includes representatives from 25 different ministries and agencies, as well as deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, which facilitates better interaction between sectors and enhances coordination in the field of ecology.
One of the main successes of the program has been improving access for the population to gasification. In accordance with government directives, citizens are provided with preferential loans for the gasification of housing up to 150,000 soms at an interest rate of 3% per annum (previously, the rate was 8%). This has led to the connection of more than 51,000 households to gas supply in Bishkek and reduced coal consumption by about 100,000 tons.
In order to protect the health of citizens, a resolution has been adopted that introduces a ban on the import, sale, storage, and use of bulk coal with a fraction of 0–13 millimeters in Bishkek and the Chui region. The only exceptions are energy enterprises.
Additionally, the Ministry of Natural Resources is strengthening state environmental control: raids are being conducted across the country to check the emission levels of vehicles and enterprises. In 2025, 202 violation reports were compiled, resulting in fines totaling 3.7 million soms for drivers, and 450 reports for economic entities amounting to 9.87 million soms. Furthermore, 3,795 organizations received notifications regarding the need to comply with environmental standards.
Additionally, the ministry is participating in the creation of a natural and ecological framework for Bishkek, which is expected to positively impact the environmental situation and improve the quality of life for local residents.
