BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 24. Kyrgyzstan is
developing small hydropower in Ak-Sy district, with two hydropower
plants, Tostu and Ak-Sy, now in operation.
According to a statement from the press service of the Kyrgyz
president, President Sadyr Japarov announced the figures on October
24 during a working visit to the Jalal-Abad region, where he met
with local officials and residents of Ak-Sy district.
"The Tostu hydropower plant, with a capacity of 0.5 megawatts,
and the Ak-Sy hydropower plant, with a capacity of 4.75 megawatts,
have been commissioned," Sadyr Japarov said.
The president also announced plans to build a 100-bed general
medical practice center in Kerben in 2027.
Sadyr Japarov outlined infrastructure development efforts across
the region, including the construction and renovation of schools,
medical facilities, residential complexes, roads, drinking water
supply systems, and irrigation infrastructure. Construction and
renovation work is also underway at kindergartens, cultural
institutions, sports facilities, and healthcare centers.
Furthermore, the president also highlighted efforts to expand
access to affordable housing, noting that the State Mortgage
Company is continuing construction of a residential complex in
Kerben.
He also addressed the provision of clean drinking water to
residents of Ak-Sy district, improvements to irrigation
infrastructure, and the development of rain-fed agricultural land.
Japarov further noted government support for agriculture, including
concessional loans for farmers to develop their operations.
