Tasks of socio-economic development of Fergana region defined

Large-scale activity is carried out in Uzbekistan to reduce poverty, ensure employment and increase incomes of the population. At the meeting, it was noted that large-scale events in this direction were also launched in Fergana, the goal was set to bring out more than 43 thousand families of poverty by the end of the year.

Measures will be taken to remove from poverty 6 thousand families through the implementation of investment projects and development of free economic zones, more than 17 thousand families through agriculture.

Gardens and vineyards will be created on 4 thousand hectares of sown land, where grain was previously grown, and 3.5 thousand hectares taken out of circulation. A Scientific Center for Medicinal Plants will be organized under the State Forestry Committee and cultivation of such crops on 10 thousand hectares will begin.

The decision to reduce losses and introduce modern technologies in the irrigation system is also important for Fergana, for which $50 million will be allocated from the Fund for Reconstruction and Development.

Tasks of housing construction, improvement of drinking water supply and sewage networks were also identified at the meeting.

Reports of Deputy Prime Ministers, ministers, officials of economic sectors, as well as khokims were heard at the event.