On September 8, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting to review initiatives to increase industrial production in various industries and regions. It was reported that due to the active involvement of investments and modern technologies, industrial production has been steadily expanding. During the first seven months of the year, the nation’s industrial output rose by 5.7 percent, reaching 345 trillion UZS. The electrical industry saw a 46 percent surge, automotive production went up by 16 percent, construction materials increased by 12 percent, and clothing production grew by 11 percent.
It was noted that positive changes are observed when the work is properly organized. For instance, in Bandikhan, industrial growth was 45 percent, Kitab – 19 percent, Qiziriq – 18 percent, and Kegeyli – 14 percent. In 25 districts and cities, industrial production rose by more than 10 percent.
Overall, since the beginning of the year, 2 thousand new industrial projects have been launched in the country, and by the end of the year, goods worth an additional 1 trillion UZS will be produced.
For example, thanks to the early commissioning of a new metallurgical plant at the Pistali gold deposit, an additional 840 billion UZS will be produced this year. The plant’s equipment, worth about $50 million, was produced through industrial cooperation.
However, not all industries and regions make full use of the opportunities. In particular, in 34 districts and cities, the volume of industrial production decreased compared to last year. In some industries, including pharmaceuticals, leather and footwear, and textiles, the rate of production and exports decelerated.
At the meeting, it was mentioned that working groups have been sent to the regions to identify new possibilities and reserves. For instance, in Toshloq district, it was revealed that by the end of the year, it is possible to produce products worth an additional 1 trillion UZS by restoring the capacity of 23 enterprises and accelerating the implementation of 22 new projects.
Another opportunity is to expand industrial cooperation in the regions and produce import-substituting products.
For example, the Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Company has established cooperation with local industrial enterprises and the production of products such as polymers, cast parts, and chemical reagents worth 1 trillion UZS. Similar opportunities exist in Andijan, Kashkadarya, Navoi, Samarkand, and Khorezm.
One of the main factors for production stability is energy supply. Therefore, the commission led by the Prime Minister was tasked with developing a monthly energy balance for the regions. The inadmissibility of cutting off the power supply to industrial enterprises without prior notice was emphasized.
The need was noted to increase production in 232 industrial enterprises and launch 210 large industrial projects by the end of the year. Instructions were given for the effective use of the Industrial Development Fund, the rehabilitation of unprofitable industrial enterprises, and assistance to exporters in transport issues.
At the meeting, industry leaders and regional hokims presented information on production and export indicators planned for the end of the year and measures to provide industrial enterprises with energy resources in the autumn-winter period.
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