President: It is necessary to turn Chilanzar district into an industrial hub

On May 26, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the activities of enterprises of the Chilanzar industrial Zone in Tashkent.

Today, 510 enterprises operate in the industrial zone, new production facilities are being created.

In particular, one of the food industry enterprises produces 7 thousand tons of products per year, including 10 types of chips. The second stage of the project will be launched soon, which will expand the product range.

The furniture company operating here annually produces 2 million square meters of wooden panels, most of which replaces imports.

The plant of functional nutrition has established the production of iodized confectionery products with a capacity of 5 million packages per year. It is planned to export 30 percent of the products.

The Head of State inspected the technological process of the enterprises. Drawing attention to the unique focus of each production, he pointed out the need to create such facilities in all regions. Noting the importance of iodized food for the health of the population, the President instructed to increase the production of food products enriched with iodine.

There was also a presentation of plans for the development of industry in the Chilanzar district.

- Chilanzar district has a huge infrastructure, there are many unused buildings and guaranteed access to energy resources. It is only necessary to financially support entrepreneurs, bring foreign technologies and turn Chilanzar into an industrial hub," the President said.

The Head of State emphasized that economic projects should also bring a social effect. The need to assist entrepreneurs in developing and expanding their activities so that they can participate in reducing poverty and increasing employment in makhallas was emphasized. The task has been set to provide jobs for 3 thousand low-income and 10 thousand unemployed citizens of the district, including through participation in the recently launched new program. 

The President also inspected the exhibition of goods produced by enterprises of Chilanzar district.