Mongolian
Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene, leading the task force to tackle Ulaanbaatar’s air pollution and infrastructure challenges, chaired the second task force meeting on Saturday. The meeting focused on prioritizing major projects for the capital, discussing housing policies, reviewing the progress of the 5th thermal power plant, and addressing unauthorized buildings in the city.
For 2025, Ulaanbaatar plans to implement nine projects to reduce traffic congestion, five to combat air pollution, and seven mega projects in other infrastructure sectors.
As part of the meeting, the Prime Minister reviewed the Belt Road-1 project, a pivotal initiative to enhance infrastructure and alleviate traffic congestion in the capital. The 23.7-kilometer road will intersect with the Tuul River Expressway. The project’s feasibility study is nearing completion, with a tender scheduled for June and commissioning planned for 2028.
Following the meeting, the Prime Minister inspected conditions in ger districts where renewable energy initiatives are underway. Solar panels have been installed in 70 households, marking the beginning of efforts to transition ger district households to renewable energy sources. Officials reported that an additional 100 households are being connected to solar generators, which are environmentally friendly and can help reduce the city’s growing energy burden.
