BR23791322. Head: Balgabaev N.N. (2024)

• PCF MIA RK

BR23791322. Project Head: Balgabaev N.N.

Program Title: «Development of technology for intensive reclamation improvement of degraded irrigated lands using highly effective organomineral compost-meliorant» (Budget Program 254 «Efficient Water Resources Management»).

Objective: To ensure the water security of the Republic of Kazakhstan through the efficient distribution of annually renewable water resources across all water management basins.

Key Program Tasks

The program focuses on a comprehensive approach to water management through 8 specialized activities:

  • Assessment and forecasting of renewable surface and groundwater resources.
  • Information support for the expansion of irrigated lands using space and ground monitoring.
  • Reducing water costs via water-saving irrigation technologies and digitalization of water accounting.
  • Optimizing the use of surface, ground, and collector-drainage waters while assessing their impact on land reclamation.

2024 Research Results

During the 2024 reporting period, the project achieved the following:

  • Developed a Methodology for space and ground monitoring to track the expansion of prospective irrigated lands.
  • Established working programs and detailed methodologies for conducting R&D according to the project work plan.
  • Successfully completed all scheduled works in full compliance with the R&D calendar plan.

Scientific Output & Publications

The research results were published in eight scientific papers across various journals, covering topics such as:

  • Current states of hydrological monitoring systems in Geography and Water Resources.
  • Assessments of climate change and anthropogenic impacts on water resources in Science and World.
  • Technical evaluations of irrigation systems in Southern Kazakhstan and groundwater resources in Western Kazakhstan.
  • Reclamation problems and degradation processes in the Syr Darya River basin.

The annual report for 2024 was prepared in accordance with GOST 7.32-2017 and is officially registered at the National Center for State Scientific and Technical Expertise (Inventory No. 0224RK00921).