As part of his ongoing working trip across the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), President Emomali Rahmon inaugurated a series of infrastructure projects in Rushan and Darvoz districts today and yesterday.
Energy infrastructure expanded with new substation and hydropower projects
During his visit to Rushan district, President Rahmon today morning launched the new "Jangal" electric substation with a capacity of 110/35/10 kilovolts.
The facility is designed to deliver up to 8 megawatts of electricity to the districts of Rushan, Vanj, and Darvoz.
Equipped with two powerful transformers of 4,000 kVA (kilovolt-amperes) each, the substation is expected to improve energy access and reliability across the region.
In addition, the president took part in a virtual ceremony to commission four small-scale hydropower plants, further strengthening GBAO’s energy independence.
Korean-German investment brings modern fish farming to Darvoz
In the village of Zev in Darvoz district, the president yesterday officially opened a modern fish farming facility, “Taj-Korea.” The enterprise, covering over 3 hectares, includes fish ponds and a fully equipped laboratory with advanced Korean technology.
Initially designed to produce 200 tons of fish per year, the facility aims to increase capacity to 1,000 tons annually. The number of jobs is also expected to grow from 20 to over 100. Currently, around 100,000 fish—primarily salmon and herring—are being cultivated.
The hatchery process utilizes 30 specialized pools where fingerlings grow to 150 grams in 80 days before being transferred to the main ponds. Future plans include setting up processing and packaging lines to expand production value.
President Rahmon praised the international partnership behind the project, emphasizing its strategic role in enhancing Tajikistan’s food security.
New tourist complex opens in Zev village
Later that day, President Rahmon inaugurated the "ZEV.S" tourist complex in the mountainous village of Zev. Built on a scenic 2-hectare site surrounded by nature and mineral springs, the complex is equipped to accommodate over 100 guests at a time.
The facility offers lodging, hiking trails, recreational activities, medical diagnostics and treatment, as well as traditional sports such as archery. It features ten residential cottages and a two-story medical center designed to serve up to 50 people.
More than 40 local residents have already been employed, with the workforce expected to grow to 100 in the near future. Speaking at the event, the president underscored the importance of strengthening tourism infrastructure and called for the training of young professionals with foreign language skills to enhance service quality.
