Kazakh Deputy PM: Retirement age for women to be increased gradually

ASTANA. March 12. KAZINFORM "It is planned to increase the retirement age for women in Kazakhstan gradually from 2014," Deputy Prime Minister Kairat Kelimbetov announced during the presentation of the draft law "On pensions provision in the Republic of Kazakhstan" in the new edition of the Majilis of the Parliament.

"The retirement age will increase by six months every year. Interdepartmental Commission made ​​a proposal to the Government to start increasing from January 1, 2014," K.Kelimbetov said.