Years of industrial development: 77 industrial enterprises operate in Kulob

Dushanbe, 6 October 2026, /Khovar/. Kulob has 77 industrial enterprises in operation, and industrial output at these enterprises in the first 8 months of 2026 increased by more than 18% compared with the same period in 2025. President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon said this on 5 October during a speech marking the 35th anniversary of State Independence at Kulob stadium.

The head of state said that, in line with the strategic goal of rapid industrialisation, industrial development in Kulob should become a driver of economic progress, stable employment and higher household income. Emomali Rahmon also said that, during the years of independence, more than 3.9 billion somoni from the state budget has been allocated for Kulob's social and economic development. In total, 1 billion somoni in foreign direct investment has been attracted to the city's economy. In addition, 25 state investment projects have been implemented in education, healthcare, roads, energy and other sectors, while work continues on 20 more such projects.