Tashkent, March 13 -- During the plenary session of the Legislative Chamber, a draft law aimed at enhancing the water resources management system was discussed. According to the proposed legislation, payments for water supply services to agricultural product producers are to be eliminated.

Water irrigation departments and special services previously provided water to consumers and charged for their services. Additionally, farms have been taxed for water usage. Now, a state water supply institution is being established based on these departments and services, and service fees are being eliminated.

In addition, district and city councils of people's deputies have been granted the authority to establish the limit for water intake by consum...