The document was adopted at increasing income and life standards of population, as well as strengthening social support of citizens of Uzbekistan.

According to the decree, the salaries to workers of budget organizations, pensions, allowances and stipends to students will increase by 1.15 times (15%) on the average from 1 October 2016.

The following minimum sizes will be effective in Uzbekistan starting from 1 October 2016:

• salaries – 149,775 soums per month;
• pensions – 292,940 soums per month;
• allowances for disabled from childhood – 292,940 soums per month;
• allowances for elderly and work incapable citizen without the required work experience – 179,755 soums per month.

The document said that the expenses related to increasing salaries will be covered by state budget and off-budget Pension Fund under the Ministry of Finance of Uzbekistan.

The decree recommended business entities and organizations increase the salaries of their workers in line with the minimal salary, set by the document.