Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, held a public accountability meeting with residents of the region during a working trip to Zhambyl Region. The subject of discussion on social media was a large banner prepared for the event, on which the name, surname and position of the head of the department were written in large letters.
WHAT PROMPTED THE RESIDENTS' REACTION
According to the Telegram channel "HALYQSTAN", the design of the banner displayed during the accountability meeting drew the attention of some residents of the Zhambyl Region. It is noted that some users raised questions about how appropriate such a large display of the minister's name and position was.
In particular, comments from residents who expressed bewilderment about the design of the information stand are cited.
At the same time, some users noted the event's presentation and expressed the opinion that public attention should primarily be focused on resolving the region's long-standing problems.
WHAT THE MINISTER REPORTED
Nurzhan Nurzhigitov himself stated on social media that as part of his working trip, he held a public accountability meeting with the population of Zhambyl Region and reported on the ministry's activities in the region.
According to the minister, residents raised issues related to the repair of dams and canals, as well as the quality of construction and installation work. Following the meeting, the head of the department held a personal reception for citizens.
As the minister reported, the personal reception addressed issues of environmental water releases into the Sarysu and Sozak districts, the cleaning of the "Boribai" canal, as well as subsidies for electricity to introduce water-saving irrigation technologies.