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At the direction of Khatlon Region Chairman Davlatali Said, the amount of bonus funds to reward the winners of the regional stage of the national competitions "The Book of Wisdom," "Science—the Beacon of Enlightenment," "Tajikistan—My Beloved Homeland," and "Shokhnomakhoni" has been significantly increased in 2026. This was reported by the press service of the Khatlon Region Chairman.
According to the regional chairman's decision of January 19, 2026, 2,048,650 somoni have been allocated for students, pupils, teachers, and individuals of various age groups who won the regional stage of the competition, as well as for additional expenses. This is an increase of 190,650 somoni compared to last year.
In accordance with the resolution of the head of the region, the following is provided for holding the regional stage of the republican competitions:
“The Book of the Radiance of Dawn Wisdom” — 593,100 somoni;
“Science is the beacon of enlightenment” – 802,050 somoni;
“Tajikistan is my beloved homeland” — 632,900 somoni;
“Shokhnomakhoni” – 200,600 somoni.
First place winners will receive a 6,000 somoni prize, second place winners will receive 7,200 somoni (for two prizes), and third place winners will receive 7,200 somoni (for three prizes). Teachers will receive 2,400 somoni each.
It is noted that, with the attention and support of Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon, the region's education sector is developing. In the 2024–2025 academic year, 3,527 students from general education institutions in the region's cities and districts participated in national and international Olympiads and won 1,711 medals, including 217 gold, 372 silver, and 1,122 bronze. This is an increase of 724 medals, or 174%, compared to the previous academic year.
In 2025, participants from the region who advanced to the final round of the national competitions "The Book of Wisdom is the Radiance of Dawn," "Science is the Beacon of Enlightenment," and "Tajikistan is My Beloved Homeland," which were called the result of the cultural and educational policies of the Leader of the Nation and support for the younger generation, won two Grand Prix, seven first, 17 second, and 40 third places.
Furthermore, by decision of the Majlis of People's Deputies of Khatlon Region, 2026–2030 has been declared the "Years of Reading Culture" in the region. The goal of this initiative is to increase the interest of not only students, teachers, and cultural and artistic professionals, but also representatives of all educational levels, graduate students, teachers, poets and writers, artisans, farmers, retirees, and other representatives of various professions in reading books, studying poetry and prose, and creating their own works.
