Shavkat Mirziyoyev familiarizes himself with the activities of the BCT Cluster in Romitan district

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) – President of Uzbekistan paid a visit to BCT Cluster in Romitan district of Bukhara region.

An enterprise created as part of the development of a cluster system in the agricultural sector of our country was allocated 8,000 hectares of land. It already employed more than 3 thousand people, established cultivation and processing of cotton. In 2018 alone, over 20 thousand tons of raw materials were procured, and as a result of processing, income of US$61.5 million was received.

It is noteworthy that almost US$75 million was invested in the creation of the enterprise. This means that it almost paid for itself already in the first year of activity.

Also noteworthy is the fact that the sale of only raw materials in the form of cotton fiber, the company would receive only US$11.5 million. Processing and production of finished products allowed to increase the cost of six times and earn US$50 million.

“These are what the clusters should be. A sense of interest, a new way of thinking will surely give a result. When the economy works smoothly, it is able to “pull” social sectors as well. Clusters are profitable, provide people with work and income. This is our highest goal,” said Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

In general, this cluster includes 8 projects covering cotton harvesting and processing, and the production of finished products. The construction of spinning and textile factories, facilities for dyeing fabrics and sewing ready-made clothes continues. Also, it is planned to commission a fat-oil plant, a cattle-breeding complex and an enterprise for the production of feed.

Uzbek leader received information on the planned work on the development of sericulture, food production, reconstruction of irrigation networks of the Bukhara region, improving the system of supplying farms with fuel and mineral fertilizers.

The President noted the need for special attention to the effective use of household land, to provide the population with practical assistance in this matter, which is important for ensuring the abundance and availability of food products.