President Shavkat Mirziyoyev recently visited the Indian Textile cluster's textile enterprise in Termez to assess its operations and discuss the challenges and opportunities in Uzbekistan's growing textile industry.
Launched in 2019 with a total value exceeding $10mn, the textile enterprise has become a key player in the region, leveraging advanced technologies and equipment imported from Germany, Japan, Turkey, and China. The company boasts an impressive annual capacity of 900 types of clothing, with 800 of them being produced for both export and the domestic market.
During the visit, President Mirziyoyev noted the remarkable progress in textile production but highlighted a crucial gap in the industry – the absence of a design school. He emphasized the need for a dedicated institution to develop the design skills of local talent and keep pace with rapidly changing fashion trends.
"There are textile raw materials in our country, and the quality of products is improving. We just have no design school. Currently, styles are changing rapidly. Our clothing companies need to develop a design school to make it competitive," President Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted.
In response to this need, the president instructed authorities to enhance the quality of design training, drawing inspiration from countries renowned for their design expertise, such as Italy. Additionally, he underscored the importance of market research and forecasting to empower entrepreneurs and ensure the industry's sustained growth.
The Indian Textile cluster's enterprise, which currently employs 800 women, serves as a testament to the potential for job creation and economic development in the sector. The company focuses on cotton cultivation, processing, clothes production, and retail, providing employment for over 9,000 people.
President Mirziyoyev also learned about the enterprise's future plans, which include expanding fabric knitting, painting, and clothing production. A substantial investment of $55mn is earmarked for these expansions, with the anticipation of creating an additional 10,000 new jobs in the process.
As the president concluded his visit to the Surxondaryo region, he expressed optimism about the future of Uzbekistan's textile industry. The call for the establishment of a design school aligns with the broader vision of nurturing local talent, fostering innovation, and ensuring the competitiveness of Uzbek textiles in the global market.
After his tour, President Mirziyoyev returned to Tashkent, confident that the textile industry's growth would play a pivotal role in advancing Uzbekistan's economic landscape.
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