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Mongolia Streamlines Services, Advances Plant Repairs as Winter Fuel Rollout Begins

The government’s latest actions signal a coordinated push to secure heat, maintain insurance‑funded care, streamline disability aid as colder weather approaches.

Overview

  • Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar presented MP Battumuryn Enkhbayar’s appointment as justice and internal affairs minister to President U. Khurelsukh under constitutional procedure.
  • Repairs at Ulaanbaatar’s Third thermal power plant are largely on track, with three of five packages about 90% complete and no heat‑supply shortfall now reported; electricity output will be about half of last year with gaps covered by new sources.
  • The cabinet approved a renewed, more digital procedure for disability assistance that reduces paperwork and trims steps through the ehalamj.mn and E‑Mongolia systems.
  • City authorities and Tavantolgoi Tulsh prepared distribution of imported half‑coke fuel for ger‑area households, with more than 3,000 tonnes on site and a price of 5,000 MNT per 25 kg, alongside usage and safety guidance.
  • Health Minister J. Chinbüren said essential insurance‑funded care continues after a software update and disclosed that 316 billion MNT from the 2025 fund paid 2024 debts; the Bank of Mongolia also submitted its 2026 monetary‑policy directions to Parliament.