The Senate of Uzbekistan has decided to change the administrative boundaries in the Samarkand region. According to this document, the territory of the city itself will be increased, and simultaneously, the abolition of the namesake district is planned.
As a result of these transformations, over 17 thousand hectares of land will enter the composition of Samarkand. At the same time, the Samarkand district will be liquidated, and about 28 thousand hectares of its territory will be transferred to the Taylak district.
It is projected that after these changes are made, the city's population will increase to approximately 880 thousand people. This growth will allow Samarkand to approach millionaire status, which will open up opportunities for creating new industrial zones, technology parks, and service projects.
It was specifically noted that agricultural lands will retain their Category 6 status, and the volume of transferred land, amounting to 3 thousand hectares, will remain unchanged. This ensures consideration of the interests of the agrarian sector and maintains ecological balance in the region.
The adopted decision is aimed at developing Samarkand as a significant economic and tourist hub. Local authorities hope that expanding the city limits will help reduce the load from dense construction, improve the road network, and form modern infrastructure. Furthermore, the changes will increase Samarkand's attractiveness to investors and visitors, contributing to job creation and improving the quality of life for citizens.
Previously, information concerned the adjustment of Samarkand's borders, as well as those of the Samarkand and Akdaryinsky districts. After the border review is completed, large-scale projects are planned, including the construction of an elevated metro, road structures, bridges, communication tunnels, and the formation of a modern business center.