Measures to increase industrial production were discussed

A video conference on measures to increase the production of industrial products in industries and regions was held on September 8 under the chairmanship of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

As a result of the active attraction of investments and advanced technologies into the economy, the industry is consistently developing. Over the seven months of this year, the volume of industrial production in the country increased by 5.7 percent and reached 345 trillion soums. In the electrical industry, the growth was 46 percent, in the production of passenger cars - 16 percent, in the construction materials industry - 12 percent, in the production of ready-made clothing - 11 percent.

Changes occur where the work is properly organized, it was noted at the meeting. In particular, in Bandikhan, industry growth was 45 percent, in Kitab - 19 percent, in Kyzyryk - 18 percent, in Kegeyli - 14 percent. In 25 districts and cities, the volume of industrial production increased by more than 10 percent.

In general, since the beginning of the year, 2 thousand new industrial projects have been launched in our country, and by the end of the year it was possible to produce products for an additional 1 trillion soums.

Thus, thanks to the early commissioning of a new metallurgical plant at the Pistali gold deposit, an additional 840 billion soums will be produced this year. The plant's equipment worth about $ 50 million was manufactured in-house on the basis of production cooperation.

However, not all industries and regions use the opportunities to the full. In particular, in 34 districts and cities, the volume of industrial production decreased compared to last year. In some industries, including pharmaceutical, leather and footwear, textile, the pace of production and exports slowed down.

As noted at the meeting, working groups were sent to the regions to identify new opportunities and reserves. For example, in Tashlak district, it was revealed that by the end of the year it is possible to produce an additional 1 trillion soums by restoring the capacities of 23 enterprises and accelerating the implementation of 22 new projects.

Another opportunity is to expand industrial cooperation in the districts and produce products that replace imports.

For example, Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Combine has established cooperation with local industrial enterprises and the production of products, such as polymers, cast parts, chemical reagents, for 1 trillion soums. Similar opportunities exist in Andijan, Kashkadarya, Navoi, Samarkand and Khorezm.

One of the main factors of production stability is energy supply. Therefore, the commission headed by the Prime Minister is tasked with developing a monthly energy balance of the regions. The inadmissibility of disconnecting the supply of electricity to industrial enterprises without prior notice is emphasized.

The need to increase production in 232 industrial enterprises and launch 210 large industrial projects by the end of the year was noted. Instructions were given on the effective use of the Industrial Development Fund, rehabilitation of unprofitable industrial enterprises, assistance to exporters in transport issues.

At the meeting, heads of industries and regional khokims presented information on production and export indicators planned for the end of the year, measures to provide industrial enterprises with energy resources in the autumn-winter period.