The document was adopted at increasing income and life standards of population, as well as strengthening social support of citizens of Uzbekistan.

In accordance with the document, the salaries to workers of budget organizations, pensions, allowances and stipends to students will increase by 1.1 times on the average from 1 December 2012.

The following minimum sizes will be effective in Uzbekistan starting from 1 December 2012:

• salaries – 79,590 soums per month;
• pensions – 155,670 soums per month;
• allowances for disabled from childhood – 155,670 soums per month;
• allowances for elderly and work incapable citizen without the required work experience – 95,520 soums per month.