During a working visit to the northern city of Panjakent, President Emomali Rahmon on July 11 launched several major infrastructure and social development projects aimed at bolstering the region’s economy and quality of life, according to the Tajik president’s official website.
In the village of Sujina, Rahmon inaugurated the new slate production facility Salmon-Binokor LLC, which is capable of producing between 4,000 and 4,500 sheets of slate daily. The slate produced here is reportedly noted for its high quality, resistance to extreme temperatures, and long-term durability.
Adjacent to the slate plant, a new sand and gravel production facility has been constructed and will be operational soon. This plant is designed to produce 120 tons of finished product per hour.
Through remote connection, President Rahmon also launched a range of additional industrial projects, including another sand and gravel processing facility, Chinor-Soy LLC,”a lime production plant operated by Zarafshon JV, a footwear manufacturing workshop, and a 48-meter-long road bridge in the village of Kumok. He also inaugurated improvements to Panjakent’s water supply system, a new potable water network for the village of Sarazm, and a new irrigation line in the village of Loik Sherali.
In Loiq Sherali village, Rahmon officially opened a regional hospital intended to serve 25,000 residents from the local village, four nearby jamoats, and the districts of Ayni and Kuhistoni Mastchoh. The three-story facility includes departments for internal medicine, surgery, neurology, pediatrics, maternity care, laboratories, and diagnostic services. It is equipped with 100 beds and modern medical technology. The president also donated an ambulance to the hospital.
Continuing his tour, President Rahmon inaugurated General Education School No. 115 in Panjakent, designed to accommodate 800 students across two shifts. The school employs 36 qualified teachers and features 21 fully equipped classrooms, administrative offices, an auditorium with 63 seats, a library, cafeteria, gymnasium, sports facilities, and specialized classrooms for physics, chemistry, biology, and information technology—creating a conducive environment for quality education.
In Loiq Sherali jamoat, a new preschool named Nilufar was also opened. The three-story kindergarten can host up to 300 children and is fully outfitted to support early childhood development. Classrooms, sleeping areas, a dining hall, and other facilities are furnished with age-appropriate furniture and educational materials.
President Rahmon also visited the Moghiyon-Agro greenhouse in the Khalifa Hasan jamoat of Panjakent. Built by local entrepreneur Murodqul Yusupov, the one-hectare greenhouse utilizes advanced agricultural technologies to cultivate tomatoes, bell peppers, lemons, cauliflower, cucumbers, zucchini, and other crops. The facility employs a drip irrigation system that reduces water consumption by three to four times compared to traditional methods. Equipment for the greenhouse was sourced from South Korea and China.
The greenhouse employs 23 local workers and produces up to 50 tons of agricultural products annually. Currently, Panjakent boasts 110 greenhouses, 85 of which were established in 2024. The city also maintains 27 cold storage facilities capable of storing 5,386 tons of fruits and vegetables.
President Rahmon concluded his visit with a meeting with local officials and community leaders, emphasizing continued support for regional development.
