Transformation of Social Policy and the Social Services System for Senior Citizens in Uzbekistan (A Case Study of Jizzakh Region, 1991–2025)

From the earliest years of state independence in the Republic of Uzbekistan, the social protection of the population was established as one of the priority areas of state policy. During the initial period of independence, the complex socio-economic conditions prevailing in the country, coupled with the necessity to stabilize living standards and support socially vulnerable groups, necessitated the implementation of consistent measures in this direction. In particular, alongside mothers with many children, lonely elderly individuals, and citizens in need of social assistance, special attention was paid to World War II participants and persons with disabilities. Improving their material and living conditions, strengthening social security, enhancing the healthcare delivery system, and ensuring their rightful status in society became an integral component of state social policy. These processes determine the relevance of investigating—from a historical perspective—the formation, developmental stages, and distinctive features of the social support policy for veterans during the years of independence.