Uzbekistan is implementing several economic programs aimed at reducing unemployment. Small businesses and entrepreneurial activities are actively supported, and new enterprises are opening in various regions. The population is trained in modern specialties and foreign languages in vocational education institutions and monocenters “Ishga Markhamat”.
This year, the state plans to create five million jobs and attract two million people to business activities. It has created all the necessary organizational and financial conditions for these purposes.
In particular, 16 trillion UZS were allocated for these purposes. In addition, funds for 1.4 trillion UZS will be allocated by the funds of the Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction, the Agency for Working Mahallabay, and the Farmers Council.
The main task now is to effectively use the local opportunities provided to create sources of income for the population.
In accordance with the instructions of the President, using the example of Gallaaral and Sharof Rashidov districts of Jizzakh region, new effective mechanisms are being developed, which will subsequently be introduced in all regions.
At the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Economy and Finance J. Kuchkarov outlined proposals for identifying new opportunities in the mentioned areas and their implementation in practice.
Thus, organizations of the economic complex will be assigned to each mahalla. They will work specifically with low-income families in their local communities and contribute to the growth of people’s incomes. Available loans, subsidies, and preferential resources will be allocated primarily to reduce poverty. Measures will also be taken to legalize informal businesses and formal employment.
The Council of Farmers, Dehkan Farms and Owners of Household Lands, in collaboration with the leaders assigned to mahallas, organizes the cultivation of highly profitable crops on household plots of the population.
The importance of educating the population on ways to increase income by teaching them how to use new equipment and explaining market requirements was emphasized.
The opinions of ministers and hokims were heard at the meeting. The heads of regions were instructed to organize similar activities in districts lagging behind in development, as well as take measures to reduce unemployment in each mahalla.
