Tashkent, April 29 -- In accordance with the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers, the basic norms of monthly consumption of electricity and natural gas for the population were approved. What else is going to change from May 1st?

The basic norms of monthly consumption of electricity and natural gas for the population are introduced. Volunteer groups will be formed in each region to be involved in rescue efforts in the event of a major earthquake.

Instead of monthly compensation for payments for housing and communal services and monthly additional payments for food and personal hygiene products, the lonely elderly and persons with disabilities included in the register will be paid monthly material assistance in the amount of minimum co...