President Shavkat Mirziyoyev became familiar with the activities of the rice processing plant built by TCT Cluster in Tashkent region’s Quyichirchiq district.

TCT Rice complex has a full production chain for the cultivation and deep processing of rice. Last year, more than 2,600 hectares were sown with Lazur, Iskandar, Mustaqillik and Nukus rice varieties. 

It should be noted that in the past, rice producers could not earn a decent income due to their scattered activities. There were many problems, especially while processing rice.

The qualitative changes began in the industry and efficiency increased with the adoption of the resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan of February 2, 2021 “On measures for further development of rice growing”.

The territory of the TCT Rice complex was also previously abandoned. A modern complex has been built on an area of 6 hectares thanks to the project worth more than 27 billion UZS. It includes a threshing floor, 2 closed warehouses with a total capacity of 15 thousand tons, a rice cleaning and drying shop and a processing shop.

The rice cleaning and drying shop is equipped with four lines. 120 tons of rice per shift is dried with the help of each of them. Other legumes can also be cleaned and dried here. Another notable aspect is that this workshop runs on coal.

The rice processing plant is equipped by Turkey’s Yasar Makina Company. It is used for the production of high-grade rice products. The smart technique sorts the rice not only by size, but also by color.

Currently, the plant processes 40 thousand tons of products per year. The plant's capacity will double after the launching of the second stage.

There is also a modern laboratory here. The humidity of the produced rice, the drying and processing, as well as the quality indicators of rice products are constantly monitored.

This year, the rice cluster, working on the principle of “from field to table”, plans to increase the yield by 60 centners and export rice worth at least $100 thousand.

TCT Rice employs 365 people, and the entire cluster employs 8,750 people.

“Here we are talking about human rights. One of the most important rights is the right to work. All our efforts are focused on this. If we employ people, if we increase per capita income, if we increase purchasing power, all other rights will be ensured. Therefore, we want to turn the Tashkent region into a region with minimal unemployment. The region has all the conditions for this”, Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

The main attention is paid to increasing exports and developing new markets. In particular, next year it is planned to increase the export of rice to $500 thousand. Within the framework of the four-stage project of the TCT Cluster for 2021-2023, it is planned to export finished textile and clothing products for $114 million.

The projects for the development of agriculture and textiles in the region were also presented here.

UzA