On January 12, the President of Uzbekistan issued the Resolution “On measures for the establishment of the Fergana tourist and recreational zone.”
The decision aims to effectively utilize the tourism potential of Fergana District, activate the resource capacity of mountainous areas, widely involve the local population in service and entrepreneurial activities, increase the district’s investment appeal, create infrastructure for tourists and business entities, develop an international resort zone, and create new jobs, according to the Uzbek Tourism Committee.
The Fergana tourist and recreational zone will be established for a period of 30 years on an area of 2,396 hectares, with the possibility of extending its operation in the future.
In Fergana District, the necessary infrastructure will be developed to transform the Vodil agrotourism cluster, which specializes in raspberry cultivation, into a tourist destination. With the involvement of prospective entrepreneurs, lightweight service facilities will be organized within the raspberry plantations to accommodate visitors.
In 2026–2027, in the Yazyavan District around the Central Fergana Reservoir (Markaziy Fargona), jobs will be created through the development of tourism services.
Additionally, in the Sanoat and Khosilot mahallas of Fergana District, raspberry plantations will be established to develop agrotourism, along with cold storage facilities and deep-processing workshops, based on best practices from foreign countries.
These initiatives are expected to strengthen tourism and agro-industrial cooperation in the region, support entrepreneurship, and increase employment opportunities for the local population.
