Surkhandarya region’s GRP increases by 7% in 1Q

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Surkhandarya region recorded 7% growth of gross regional product in January-March 2010, UzA reported.

In the result of modernization of enterprises, industrial output grew by 5.7% and consumer goods rose by 3.3% in the reporting period.

Exports doubled in the reporting period, while the volume of construction works increased by 8.5%, retail trade turnover – 8.8% and paid services – 13.4%.

Share of small and private businesses in gross regional product made up 50.7%. About 60 investment projects for US$310,000 and 3.2 billion soums were implemented.