The development of a state cannot be measured by a specific period of time. The true essence of progress is revealed in the degree of strengthening of state institutions, the influence of law on society's life, the provision of opportunities for individuals, and the protection of the interests of future generations.
In recent years, the attitude towards the legacy of great ancestors in the country has undergone fundamental changes. The lives and works of our scholars, which were previously discussed mainly within the framework of historical memory, have today become the central theme of large-scale scientific research, international cooperation programs, academic publications, modern museums, and educational projects.
This process is not limited to glorifying the past of the people. It is an important direction of state policy aimed at enhancing national thinking and raising the younger generation as independent thinkers, educated, and spiritually developed individuals.
During the period of independence, numerous efforts were made in the country to develop the education system and implement international experience. In particular, thanks to fundamental changes and organic reforms in higher education, many new higher education institutions have been established in recent years.
Admission quotas were increased threefold. The level of coverage of graduates with higher education increased from 8.8 percent in 2016 to 47.7 percent in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Yozovon, located in the central districts of the Fergana Valley, possesses a unique climate and geographical zone. Livestock farming is also developed among the sand dunes. Thanks to the picturesque landscapes in the region, there are more than ten ponds where famous carp is grown, which is in demand among consumers in neighboring provinces.
Initially, fishing could have been the driving force for the area, but the development of the industry was hindered by problems with feed supply.
The Chinese company 'HUALONG SILIAO' studied the needs and demand for aquaculture in Yozovon and built a plant that produces 30 thousand tons of feed annually, investing $10 million in it. The plant has already been commissioned and has started shipping its first products to local farms.
Company head Jasurbek Ikromjonov reported that they produce five types of products, which differ depending on the type and size of the fish. 80 tons of feed are prepared on each shift at the plant. The product includes flour, fish, chicken meat, soy, corn, rice, and millet.
Co-founder of 'HUALONG SILIAO', Joe Bing, noted that the produced feed has medicinal properties, helping to cleanse the fish of various parasites. Furthermore, this feed does not sink in the water, meaning that one hundred percent of the provided feed is consumed by the fish. Previously, the previous feeds decomposed in the water, and 15-20% settled before the fish could eat them.
The plant's products are continuously sent to customers. The unique characteristics of this feed attract aquaculture farmers and enterprises from remote provinces.
Jasurbek Ikromjonov added that currently, special vitamin, medicinal, and antibacterial feeds for fish, as well as feeds against various parasitic diseases, are being produced. The finished products are delivered to Samarkand, Khorezm, and Jizzakh. The main goal for next year is to start exporting products to foreign countries. The company is located in the Fergana region and is currently the only enterprise in Central Asia in this field.
