Economic Development Plans Approved in Namangan Region

On September 16, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting in Uychi district of Namangan region aimed at improving the living standards of the population and ensuring the economic and social development of the area. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

At the event, the region's achievements in recent years, new opportunities, and future plans were discussed in detail. Over the past eight years, more than 7 billion dollars of foreign investment have been attracted to Namangan region.

As a result, nearly 8,000 new manufacturing and service enterprises have been launched. The export volume has doubled, with over 1,000 types of products being exported.

Currently, 82 percent of the employable population is engaged in small business and entrepreneurship sectors. The average monthly salary has tripled, reaching 15.5 million soums.

By the end of the year, it is planned to attract 4.2 billion dollars in investment to the region, increase export volume to 1 billion dollars, create 323,000 new jobs, and lift 26,000 families out of poverty. The President proposed implementing the “Center of Development and Leadership” program.

Within this program, 328 neighborhoods and other areas in difficult conditions will be selected and granted the status of “President’s district” and “President’s neighborhood,” with additional opportunities provided. In recent years, the poverty rate in the region has decreased by two and a half times, the average salary has reached 4.5 million soums, and 62,000 citizens have returned to their homeland within two years.

A master plan for recreational areas has been developed in the region, and through new projects, it is planned to provide employment for 50,000 people next year. Along the rivers and streams passing through Pop, To‘raqo‘rg‘on, Uychi, Uchqo‘rg‘on, and Chust districts, the construction of 650 service facilities is planned, which will create income sources for another 10,000 people.

At the meeting, the head of state emphasized that ensuring economic growth and improving the welfare of the population are the main tasks. Source: zamin.uz