Kazakhstan launches national digital system to monitor water usage
New platform aims to improve water distribution accuracy as country invests in 230 drinking water projects using recovered state assets
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has begun developing a unified digital system to track and manage its water resources, in a bid to modernize water infrastructure and improve distribution across the country.
The announcement was made during a recent government meeting by officials from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation. According to Silk Way TV, the new platform will integrate data from satellites, hydrological sensors, and national statistical agencies into a single digital accounting system.
Funded in part by a grant from the Eurasian Development Bank’s Digital Initiatives Fund, the project represents a significant step toward sustainable water management in a region increasingly affected by climate stress and aging infrastructure. Officials said more than 3,500 kilometers of canals will be equipped with modern monitoring and control technology, while automated hydraulic gates are expected to be deployed nationwide by 2027.
The Ministry emphasized that domestically produced equipment will be prioritized during implementation to support local industry. The adoption of digital tools and resource-efficient technologies is expected to enhance the accuracy of water allocation and reduce wastage—critical in a country where agriculture is heavily dependent on irrigation.
Access to clean drinking water also remains a key concern. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov underscored the urgency of expanding safe water access during the cabinet briefing, stating that the issue is under the personal oversight of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
“Providing the population with access to quality drinking water is one of the top priorities,” Bektenov said. He added that more than 160 billion Kazakhstani tenge ( $308 million) recovered through the government’s asset repatriation program have been allocated to fund 230 drinking water projects across the country.
Regional authorities have been instructed to ensure that all ongoing drinking water supply initiatives are completed by the end of the year. The national budget has also allocated additional funding to meet growing water infrastructure demands.
Kazakhstan, like much of Central Asia, faces mounting water security challenges driven by population growth, inefficient irrigation, and climate-related stress on transboundary rivers. Officials say the new digital platform will help improve transparency and data sharing—laying the groundwork for more equitable and sustainable water governance.
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