Under the Chairmanship of the President of Uzbekistan, Results of reforms and priority tasks in Namangan region discussed

Today, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting on March 31 to discuss the effectiveness of reforms and identify further key tasks in Namangan region, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Today, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting on March 31 to discuss the effectiveness of reforms and identify further key tasks in Namangan region, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

According to the press service of the Head of our State, it was emphasized that in recent years, Namangan has experienced substantial growth in industry, the services sector, and entrepreneurship, making the region a model for others in many areas. Notably, over the past 8 years, more than 40,000 new enterprises have been established, and production volumes have increased sixfold, reaching 40 trillion UZS.

According to the 2025 results, the gross regional product totalled 85.4 trillion UZS, reflecting an 8.2 percent growth. Industrial output reached 40.1 trillion UZS, while the service sector volume amounted to 56.3 trillion UZS. The region attracted $3.3 billion in foreign investment, and exports were $916 million.

The Head of State highlighted that during global market instability, it is essential to maintain economic growth and develop new growth areas in Namangan. In this context, regional leaders were tasked with achieving 9.2 percent economic growth, 9 percent industrial growth, 16.3 percent in services, and 6.8 percent in agriculture by 2026. Additionally, there are goals to increase tourism exports by 1.7 times. Targets were also set to raise foreign investment to $5 billion and exports to $1.2 billion.

It was noted that the goal is to reduce the unemployment rate to 3.5 percent and the poverty rate to 2.5 percent by the end of the year. Additionally, the aim is to make the city of Namangan and the districts of Davlatabad, Yangi Namangan, Namangan, Kasansay, Norin, and Uychi free from unemployment and poverty.

Special attention at the meeting was given to an in-depth analysis of regional potential using artificial intelligence technologies. It was noted that, for example, the opportunities of Norin district were analyzed, demonstrating reserves to double investment, increase industrial output by 10.4 percent, and boost exports by 35 percent already this year. It was directed to expand this approach to all districts in the region.

It was noted that securing food supply under current conditions is one of the most urgent tasks. Due to disruptions in transport and logistics chains, as well as in the supply of fuel and mineral fertilizers, it is necessary to improve agricultural efficiency. Therefore, a goal has been set to establish modern intensive orchards on 2.5 thousand hectares of low-productivity plantations and to develop 8 thousand hectares of new land. These measures will create additional income sources and new jobs.

Particular attention was paid to major investment projects. In particular, the need was emphasized to build an additional electrical substation for the full implementation of 15 projects totalling $547 million in the “Sabzazor” neighbourhood of the Namangan Free Economic Zone. So far, 7 projects worth $215 million have already been initiated there.

It was also proposed to build a modern IT Park building valued at $20 million. This project is expected to attract international IT companies, create new jobs, and accelerate growth in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and the region’s startup ecosystem.

Discussions also covered plans to turn Davlatabad district into a smart city, establish an artificial intelligence research lab, and create a startup club using the unused facilities of the Namangan State Technical University. It was reported that the phased integration of public utilities, waste management, environmental monitoring, and transportation systems is planned to be carried out through the unified digital platform “Smart City Namangan”.

Several new initiatives in industry and entrepreneurship were discussed. Notably, a proposal was made to allocate 24 hectares of land for a 60-megawatt green energy project in Chust district. A project for an enterprise producing non-alcoholic soft drinks, juices, and baby food in Chartak district was introduced.

Today, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting on March 31 to discuss the effectiveness of reforms and identify further key tasks in Namangan region, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.