The key facts

  • A press conference and media tour were held in Syrdarya Region with the participation of the Uzbekistan Mahalla Union and LLC «Mahalla media»
  • Discussions covered drug prevention, youth employment, and building a safe environment in mahallas
  • Holding weddings and celebrations without excessive pomp and wastefulness is being promoted

Event in Syrdarya Region

In Syrdarya Region, in cooperation with the Press Service of the Uzbekistan Mahalla Union and LLC «Mahalla media», a press conference and media tour were organized with the participation of media representatives. The event discussed issues of drug prevention, protecting youth from harmful vices, strengthening family values, holding weddings and celebrations in a compact manner without unnecessary expenses, as well as building a safe environment in mahallas.

Drug Prevention and Work with Youth

Industry specialists and experts shared their views on the negative impact of drug addiction on human health, family relationships, and the life of society. Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of strengthening preventive work among youth, meaningfully organizing their free time, ensuring employment, and broadly involving them in sports and vocational training. According to participants, in the fight against drug addiction it is important not to limit efforts to eliminating consequences, but to prevent the factors that give rise to this vice: fostering a healthy moral and spiritual environment in families, increasing parental responsibility, paying attention to the problems and aspirations of young people, and guiding them toward education, vocational training, and useful activities.

Weddings Without Excessive Pomp

Special attention at the meeting was given to organizing weddings, celebrations, and other family ceremonies without excessive pomp and wastefulness, in accordance with national values. As emphasized, holding celebrations in a compact and meaningful way not only prevents unnecessary expenses but also serves to protect families from debt and financial hardship. It was noted that the value of a wedding is determined not by its grandeur, but by good intentions, sincerity, and harmony.

Culture of Thrift and the Role of the Mahalla

In this regard, the importance of fostering a culture of thrift in the mindset of the population, especially young people, reducing social pressure that encourages excessive spending, and strengthening the participation of mahalla activists, elders, and the wider community in outreach work was highlighted.