A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a footwear production project by the joint venture “VODIY SHOIS” in the “Fergana New Opportunities” Special Industrial Zone, located in the Oltin Vodiy mahalla of Uchko‘prik district.
The event was attended by the Governor of the region, Khayrullo Bozarov, Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjayev, entrepreneurs, and respected elders. The project, headed by entrepreneur Ibrohim Mirzaev, is valued at 5 million USD and is being implemented through direct foreign investment. The enterprise is expected to produce goods worth 95.2 billion UZS annually. Within the framework of this project, 100 permanent jobs will be created.
Participants of the event were informed about the project. In addition, construction work began on another project within the same Special Industrial Zone — the production of synthetic padding, as well as quilts and blankets. The project is being carried out by the joint venture “DAFA FIBER,” which will establish a production line for synthetic padding. The project is valued at 8 million USD, with a planned annual output capacity of 10.9 thousand tons of synthetic padding products. Currently, construction work is underway, including the laying of the foundation and installation of metal structures. This project will also create 100 permanent jobs.
During the event, the entrepreneur presented details about the project and future plans. The regional governor emphasized the importance of completing each project on time with high quality, installing modern technologies, and creating new jobs.