The document was adopted for further increasing income and life standards of population, as well as strengthening social support of the citizens.

Starting from 1 August 2009 salaries, pensions, social allowances and stipends will be increased 1.2 times on the average, the decree reads.

The following minimum monthly amounts will be introduced in Uzbekistan:

• salaries: 45 215 soums;
• pensions: 88 845 soums;
• basic (zero) grade on the single tariff scale: 45 215 soums;
• allowances to disabled from childhood: 88 845 soums;
• allowances to elderly and disabled citizens without the required work experience: 54 265 soums.