On October 24, Astana will conduct an environmental campaign in celebration of Republic Day as part of the 'Taza Qazaqstan' initiative. Participants will engage in activities such as cleaning up, collecting litter, planting trees, and improving public spaces.

The campaign will cover parks, squares, courtyards, and areas around businesses, dining establishments, and other organizations. The city administration urges enterprises, management companies, small and medium-sized businesses, volunteers, and all concerned residents to join this effort and contribute to enhancing the capital's appearance.

By working together, residents can help make the city cleaner and greener, while promoting a more considerate attitude towards the environment.

reports ЖКХ24, citing the Astana city administration website.

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On October 23, 2026, a meeting of the Sectoral Council on Professional Qualifications in the field of electricity and heat energy was held in Astana. The meeting summed up the results of work for 2026 and determined the priority directions for further development of the National Qualifications System in the energy sector.

During the session, results of the work on developing the sectoral qualifications system were reviewed. A professional standard 'Digitalization and Application of Artificial Intelligence in Energy', along with the sectoral qualification framework and registry of professions, as well as the Sectoral Plan for Qualifications System Development in the field of electricity and heat energy by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2027-2029, were approved.

Specific attention was given to improving professional standards, updating qualification requirements in line with technological changes, energy digitalization, and employer needs. Special emphasis was placed on strengthening collaboration between industry enterprises and technical, professional, and higher education organizations for preparing qualified personnel.

The session also noted effective interdepartmental interaction between the Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, and Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The coordinated work of these four governmental bodies contributes to the development of the National Qualifications System, refinement of professional standards, and workforce training according to the energy sector's needs.

Active collaboration among educational and methodological associations, the Republican Educational and Methodological Council, NAO 'Talap', educational organizations, and employers plays a crucial role in integrating professional standards into educational programs and enhancing the quality of specialist training.

The Kazakhstan Electricity Association actively participates in developing and updating professional standards, ensuring interaction with industry enterprises. Leading companies in the energy sector, including JSC 'MNEC', JSC 'KEGOC', and JSC 'CAEC', also partake in the development process.

During the session, experts, representatives from educational organizations, and employers who contributed to the development of the National Qualifications System were awarded.

As a result of the session, tasks were outlined for implementing the Sectoral Plan for 2027-2029, developing cooperation among the state, education, and business, and ensuring workers' qualifications meet modern technological requirements.

The session served as a significant milestone in strengthening the cooperation between the state, education, and business, aimed at creating a modern professional qualifications system and ensuring the energy sector is supplied with in-demand specialists.

reported ЖКХ24 citing the Ministry of Energy website.

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