On May 25, a ceremony of equipment transfer was held in Andijan to representatives of small and medium-sized businesses to launch new and expand existing business projects. It is worth noting that the participants of this initiative were selected on a competitive basis on such criteria as the number of new jobs created for women and youth, the possibilities and potential for dissemination and replication of the project in the future, the potential for ensuring social impact on improving professional skills, employment opportunities and raising income for women and youth.

The event was attended by the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, the Deputy Khokim of the region, the Head of the Regional Employment Department of the MELR, representatives of the territorial departments of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry for Support of Mahalla and Family and Yoshlar-kelajagimiz Foundation, as well as entrepreneurs who receive equipment.

The entrepreneurs received 55 units of production equipment and special equipment total amount of 222 million soums on a grant basis. As a result of the implementation of these entrepreneurial initiatives in Andijan region, 34 new jobs will be created for women and youth, and 17 women and youth representatives will have the opportunity to study modern professions and develop entrepreneurship skills.