September 9, 1991, when the Republic of Tajikistan officially declared its state independence, became an important moment in the history of the country. This historical event marked the beginning of a new stage of the country's development, which gave it the opportunity to determine its own destiny and strive for national prosperity. But the path to independence and stability was not easy, but required many efforts and sacrifices.
Independence, in the true sense, is not only political and economic independence, but also spiritual and scientific independence. The history of Tajikistan, which began thousands of years ago, carried with it the dream of freedom, the development of science and culture. These dreams were realized with the support of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, who played a key role in the formation of the new government of Tajikistan from the first days of independence.
The efforts of the Founder of peace and national unity - Leader of the nation, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon in ending the civil war, restoring peace and stability, as well as his determination and wisdom allowed the country to overcome many difficulties. This trend is not only the result of his hard work, but also the proof of the wisdom and stability of the nation, which strives for comprehensive development.
The Founder of peace and national unity - Leader of the nation, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, always emphasized the importance of science for the development of the country. In his meetings with scientists and well-known people of science, issues of raising the level of studying natural and mathematical sciences, developing technical thinking, supporting inventive initiatives and improving the quality of training of scientific personnel were discussed. In this way, they paved the way for the development of science and technology and created conditions for innovation and technical progress.
During the years of State Independence, science in Tajikistan made great strides forward. The Government of the country has created all conditions for comprehensive development of science and improvement of social conditions for scientific workers. Many institutes and scientific-research centers were built and put into operation. Important reforms were made to the structure of the Academy of Sciences, which was transformed into the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan in 2020.
Among the achievements in the field of science, it is possible to mention the establishment of new institutions on water, hydropower, ecology, philosophy and law, as well as the Khatlon Scientific Center and the Center for the Study of Glaciers of Tajikistan. These institutions play an important role in solving scientific and practical issues facing the country. However, it is important to remember that real science always deals with everyday issues, but also opens up new ways to understand the world.
Science and education have a central position in the policy of the Government of Tajikistan. During more than 30 years of state independence, more than 3,900 institutions of general education, including gymnasiums, lyceums and colleges, as well as universities and institutes, have been built. The number of institutions of higher professional education has increased from 13 to 47, and the number of students has increased from 65 thousand to more than 220 thousand. This development shows that the nation attaches special importance to science and education and considers it as the main way of social and economic progress.
One of the important aspects of the state policy is the involvement of young people in science and invention. The Founder of peace and national unity- Leader of the nation, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, has established many awards and scholarships for schoolchildren and students, which encourage young people to study and research. In 2022, the Law "On Commercialization of the Results of Scientific and Scientific-Technical Activities" was adopted, which promotes the implementation of scientific achievements in production. In this way, young people can have a deep understanding of science and technology and contribute to the development of the national economy.
One of the other important steps is the establishment of the republican competition "Science - the branch of knowledge", which is organized in Tajikistan in order to attract more teenagers and young people to the study of exact and natural sciences. This competition, held under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, contributes to the development of scientific thinking, the expansion of the technical outlook, and the formation of innovative and inventive skills. Participants in this competition can demonstrate their knowledge and skills in various scientific fields and enjoy their achievements. The competition also contributes to the expansion of scientific thinking and technology in society, and provides suitable conditions for the development of the young generation of scientists.
Despite significant successes, science in Tajikistan faces a number of problems. One of the main tasks is to attract young scientists to research activities. The shortage of specialists in such fields as seismology, energy, molecular biology, genetics and biotechnology requires urgent measures to train and attract them. In this process, revision and development of educational and research programs should be a national priority.
The President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon also emphasized the need for serious reforms in the National Academy of Sciences and its scientific research institutes. He emphasized the importance of increasing the effectiveness of scientific research and their compliance with modern requirements. For this purpose, the Government intends to establish a competent commission for a comprehensive analysis of the activities of scientific institutions and make specific proposals for their improvement. These measures show that the development of science and technology is a top priority in state policy.
The Government of Tajikistan recognizes the great importance of modern equipment and scientific-practical laboratories. In recent years, investments in the purchase of new equipment and the establishment of new laboratories have increased. These modern equipment and better research conditions allow scientists and researchers to conduct research at a high level and achieve significant results. These investments show that Tajikistan is moving forward in the development of science and technology and hopes for a bright future.
The independence of Tajikistan created the basis for the development of science and education, which in turn contributes to the social and economic progress of the country. The initiatives of the Honorable President Emomali Rahmon and the Government of the country allowed Tajikistan to move forward with confidence, implement strategic goals and solve the problems of modern times. Science plays a key role in this process, and its development remains one of the priorities of state policy.
Saidzoda Halim Aziz- Нead of the Department for the implementation of scientific achievements in production of the Presidium of National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan.
Imom Mirahmadi Sharofiddin - Senior specialist of the Department for the implementation of scientific achievements in production of the Presidium of National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan.
Saidov Davlatyor Mahmadsalimovich - leading specialist of the Department for the implementation of scientific achievements in production of the Presidium of National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan.
