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On the occasion of October 1 \u2013 Teachers and Mentors Day, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev\u2019s congratulatory message announced important initiatives aimed at appreciating the work of educators and further improving their living conditions.<\/em><\/p>\n The Head of State emphasized that a number of new opportunities will be created to advance the education sector and raise the status of teachers. In particular:<\/p>\n Mortgage Benefits<\/strong> \u2013 For highly qualified teachers with 15 years of service, 25 percent of the initial payment on a mortgage loan will be covered by the state.<\/p>\n Discounts for Children <\/strong> \u2013 A 30 percent tuition discount will be introduced for the children of teachers admitted to higher education institutions.<\/p>\n Credit for Purchasing Computers<\/strong> \u2013 Teachers will be provided with preferential loans of up to 10 million soums to purchase modern equipment.<\/p>\n Reduced Fees for Public Services<\/strong> \u2013 Starting from the new year, teachers will pay only half of the established fees for state services.<\/p>\n Education Loans for Young Teachers<\/strong> \u2013 Future teachers admitted to one of the world\u2019s TOP-300 universities will be granted preferential education loans of up to 20,000 USD.<\/p>\n These new measures will undoubtedly strengthen the social protection of teachers in our country, ensure due recognition of their work, and have a positive impact on the quality of education.<\/p>\n