The Tashkent province is set to become a benchmark for the nation as a territory free from poverty and unemployment. During a government meeting on April 8, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized that the province’s proximity to the capital naturally elevates local expectations; consequently, employment levels, income, and the overall quality of life must rival those of Tashkent itself.
“The province must lead the way in refining the business climate, advancing industrial growth, and modernizing both the service and agricultural sectors,” the Head of State noted.
Projections for 2026 reflect an ambitious upward trajectory: the provincial economy is expected to grow by 9.1%, with industry rising by 8.8%, services by 17.2%, construction by 15%, and agriculture by 6.6%. To fuel this expansion, the government aims to attract $6.2 billion in investment and reach an export target of $2.8 billion.
The transformation is already underway. Since 2024, the province has established 14 new industrial zones, launched 115 investment projects, and generated over 300,000 jobs. Major hubs like Parkent, Akhangaran, and Almalyk have seen the debut of large-scale operations across the electrical, metallurgical, pharmaceutical, and mining sectors. Additionally, a strategic relocation of 87 enterprises from the capital to the province is in progress to improve Tashkent’s environmental footprint. So far, over 15 textile firms have moved, providing immediate employment for 4,700 local residents.
The ultimate goal remains clear: to transform all 883 mahallas into thriving communities where poverty and joblessness are a thing of the past.
A total of 956 billion soums has been allocated to breathe life into 231 projects across the province’s most strained districts, as well as those undergoing a transformation into the New Uzbekistan image. President Mirziyoyev has issued a direct mandate to fast-track improvements to essential infrastructure, focusing on modernizing housing, stabilizing the power grid, and expanding water, sewage, and road networks within local mahallas.
The scale of development is highlighted by the ambitious $5 billion Tashkent Medical Smart City. Spanning 400 hectares in the Yukorichirchik district, this international innovative medical hub is set to become a cornerstone of provincial healthcare. Meanwhile, Nurafshan is poised to host a $35.4 million Center for Future Technologies. By attracting over 100 foreign IT firms, the center aims to boost service exports to $20 million annually. The city’s infrastructure will be further bolstered by a 670-bed multidisciplinary medical cluster, a dedicated social services center, and a new provincial state archive.
Tourism is another pillar of this provincial evolution. With a target of $600 million in service exports and a goal to attract 16.5 million domestic and international visitors, the province is looking toward its mountains for inspiration. Drawing on the success of the Amirsoy and Beldersay resorts, new luxury developments are planned for the peaks of Parkent, Gazalkent, Akhangaran, and Angren. Furthermore, the villages of Lashkarak and Yangiabad are slated for transformation into dedicated tourist hubs, complemented by eco-tourism and hunting lodges in Bekabad, the Kumushkan complex in Parkent, and an array of family retreats and guest houses along the Parkentsay river.
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