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

According to the decree, the salaries to workers of budget organizations, pensions, allowances and stipends to students will increase by 1.15 times (15%) on the average from 1 December 2017.

The following minimum sizes will be effective in Uzbekistan starting from 1 December 2017:

• salaries – 172,240 soums per month (now - 149,775 soums);
• pensions – 336,880 soums per month (now - 292,940 soums);
• allowances for elderly and work incapable citizen without the required work experience – 206,720 soums per month (now - 179,755 soums).

  The decree recommended business entities and organizations increase the salaries of their workers in line with the minimal salary, set by the document.