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On measures taken

On measures taken for management and efficient use of water resources in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Kh. I shanov - Chief specialist on water management issues and water engineering under the Cabinet of ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Disclaimer:

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On measures taken

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  1. On measures taken for management and efficient use of water resources in the Republic of Uzbekistan Kh. Ishanov - Chief specialist on water management issues and water engineering under the Cabinet of ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan Disclaimer: The views expressed in this document are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), its Board of Directors, or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this document, and accept no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation or reference to a particular territory or geographical area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

  2. Water resources of the Aral Sea basin Total 114,4 km3 Amu Darya 78,34 km3 Syr Darya 36,06 km3

  3. Water resources management structure in Central Asia Inter-state Commission for Water Management International Aral Sea Rehabilitation Fund Basin water economy association "Amy Darya" Basin water economy association "Syr Darya" Scientific and research centre

  4. Management structure of water resources in the Republic of Uzbekistan Ministry of agriculture and water resources Council for development of irrigation-land reclamation and increase of fertility of soils Main directorate of water resources Topimportance watermanagement organizations National committeeonirrigation anddrainage Land reclamation expeditions - 13 Managementboardsofpumpingstations, energyandcommunications - 14 Basin authority of irrigation systems -10 Management boards of irrigation systems and main canals - 63 Water Consumers Associations - 1504 Farms and other water users - 162 000

  5. Water management infrastructure

  6. Diversification of agricultural production The share of cotton in irrigated agriculture Cotton 50 % Cotton 29 % High-absorbency crops Other crops 71 % Other crops 50 % Low absorbency crops before 90-ies 2016 Irrigated area

  7. Change of withdrawal 64 billion m3 52 billion m3 before 1990 after 2000

  8. Introducing drip irrigation 21200 ha 12800 ha 5500 ha 302 ha before 2008 2012 2014 2016

  9. Introducing flexible pipe irrigation technique for cotton and other crops 37000 ha 9100 ha 1700 ha 200 ha 2010 2012 2014 2016

  10. Introducing screened film irrigation technique for cotton furrows 19500 ha 8100 ha 1500 ha 200 ha 2010 2012 2014 2016

  11. Participation in international organizations Uzbekistan is a member of International committee on irrigation and drainage; World Water Council; Inter-Islamic network on development and management of water resources Uzbekistan joined following International conventions: Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, Helsinki, 17.03.1992 Convention on the Non-Navigational Use of International Watercourses, New York, 21.05.1997

  12. Thank you for your attention

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