By Kamol Ismailov

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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, September 15. Over 200
pumping stations operate in Namangan Region, with 43 transferred to
Nammotors Suv Ta’minot for 10 years under a public-private
partnership (PPP), and 40 billion soms ($3.7 million) invested in
their modernization, Trend reports via the Uzbek president’s office.

This was announced during President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s visit
to the AyKiron-1 pumping station in the Chartak district. Located
on the Big Namangan Main Canal, the station irrigates 815 hectares
of land. Due to aging equipment, efficiency was previously low, and
annual electricity consumption reached about 6 million kWh.

Under the PPP initiative, energy-efficient pumps and modern
equipment have been installed, cutting electricity use by up to 40
percent. The new pumps also deliver higher water output, expanding
irrigation capacity, improving crop yields, and promoting more
efficient use of water resources.

President Mirziyoyev has instructed that within two years, all
pumping stations in the region should be modernized based on the
AiKiron-1 model, with subsequent gradual implementation in other
regions. He emphasized that modernization must be paired with
proper operation and professional management, noting that relying
on science and expertise is key to achieving high economic returns.
The initiative is expected to boost agricultural productivity,
strengthen food security, and improve living standards.

Authorities also reported plans to introduce small solar-powered
pumps and drip irrigation systems for over 750 farming households
in the near future.