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Uzbekistan 12/03/2020 President pays visit to silk spinning enterprise in Khorezm region
President pays visit to silk spinning enterprise in Khorezm region

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- During a visit to Ipak Gilamlar enterprise in Fergana region in May last year, the Head of the state gave instructions on organization of a silk-growing cluster. A resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On additional measures for development of deep processing in silk industry” of July 31, 2019 was adopted.

 It gave a new impetus to reforms in this direction. Silk spinning enterprises have been opened in all regions of the country. One such modern production facility was launched by Khorazm Pilla Holding cluster in Yangiarik district.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the activity of this enterprise.

Implementation of the first stage of the project worth $5 million has been completed here, two processing lines have been commissioned. Production of raw silk, silk wool, silk fabrics and carpets has been established. It is planned to export products for almost 1 million 160 thousand USD a year.

The enterprise constantly employs 120 people, 1800 seasonal workers, mainly women and girls, are also involved.

The Head of the state gave instructions to responsible persons regarding the creation of similar enterprises in other areas, allocation of buildings and mulberry plantations for entrepreneurs. The need was noted for development of an appropriate program, implementation of which should become the creation of income sources for the population and poverty reduction.

In 2019, Khorazm Ipagi and Khiva Silk Fabric cocoon processing enterprises began operating in the region. This year, it is planned to open an enterprise for procurement of industrial grains by attracting investments at the amount of $1 million.

Information has been provided on promising cluster projects.

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