Fergana regional administration

A ceremony held in the transformed neighbourhood was attended by Regional Governor Khayrullo Bozorov, members of the national working group, heads of regional departments and organisations, deputy mayors and deputy district governors, heads of territorial branches of the Association of Mahallas of Uzbekistan, elders, young people, members of the public and local residents.
The participants first viewed the construction and improvement works completed in the mahalla. They also visited an exhibition of products made by artisans and entrepreneurs working in Margilan’s mahallas.

The Mehnat Stadium, located in the neighbourhood and belonging to the regional football school, has also been fully renovated, providing the necessary facilities for young footballers. The regional governor praised the work completed in a short period at the previously neglected stadium and expressed confidence that it would nurture talented footballers who would go on to play for renowned clubs.
Gifts were presented to the young footballers, followed by the kick-off of a friendly match between the Mehnat and Atlaschi teams.

Speaking at the ceremony, Regional Governor Khayrullo Bozorov emphasised that the main goal of the reforms initiated by the President under the principle of “For Human Dignity” is to create decent living conditions and ensure that people can lead fulfilling lives.

It was noted that improvements begin at the mahalla level and that every person should feel the benefits of reforms in their daily life. The work being carried out on the instructions of the head of state to transform disadvantaged mahallas into model neighbourhoods, including the changes in Zuhro, was highlighted as a practical expression of this goal.

A total of 12 billion soums from the local budget and sponsor contributions was allocated to construction and improvement works in the mahalla. The joint efforts of officials, sponsors and residents have fundamentally transformed the neighbourhood.

As part of the works, streets were asphalted and street lighting was installed. Pedestrian and bicycle paths were laid, and walking promenades were created to promote health and well-being.
A well was drilled to irrigate green spaces, 6.5 kilometres of irrigation network was installed, and 1.6 kilometres of irrigation channels was lined with concrete. More than 1,100 ornamental tree saplings and flowering plants were planted throughout the neighbourhood.

The exteriors of apartment buildings were renovated and the surrounding grounds were improved. Three children’s play and sports areas and a waste collection point were built. A new centre for senior citizens, a reading café and a library were opened to residents. The mahalla citizens’ assembly building was renovated, providing the necessary conditions for the effective work of the seven-member mahalla team.

Support for handicrafts and entrepreneurship has provided employment for more than one hundred residents. Retail and service outlets have opened along the main streets.

To improve residents’ housing conditions, construction has begun under the renovation programme on a nine-storey residential building containing 96 apartments, replacing six dilapidated houses.

During the ceremony, gratitude was expressed to everyone who contributed to the improvements. The task was set to replicate the experience of Zuhro mahalla across all cities and districts of the region and to continue neighbourhood improvement efforts consistently.

The elders expressed their gratitude to the head of state for the construction and improvements carried out in the mahalla and for the attention and care shown to residents.

Musical performances by artists added to the festive atmosphere of the event.