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On the outskirts of Bukhara, work has begun on a 46-hectare site to construct an administrative center for Bukhara region. This project aims to create infrastructure that will bring together the most important government institutions and other facilities in one location. According to the plan, buildings will be constructed for the regional and city administrations, the regional prosecutor’s office, various departments, government institutions, commercial banks, a shopping and entertainment center, a modern internet library, sports and wellness facilities, offices, a specialized school, parks, cafes, and fountains.
The key point is that all these facilities will be located on the outskirts of the city, which will help relieve traffic in the central areas. This experience could also benefit Tashkent, where a significant amount of traffic congestion is created by government employees commuting to work.
Why Move Ministries and Departments Outside the Capital?
Relocating administrative centers outside of large cities, especially capitals, is a global trend with several advantages. First, it helps to reduce congestion in the capital and alleviate the burden on transport and social infrastructure. In Bukhara’s case, the creation of a separate center for government institutions will prevent traffic jams in the historical center, where administrative buildings are often located within densely populated areas.
Second, such a relocation contributes to regional development. When government departments and administrative centers are situated in regional areas, it stimulates infrastructure growth, creates jobs, and increases business activity. Bukhara, with its rich cultural and historical heritage, has long needed such a project to support its status and improve living and working conditions for local residents.
What About Tashkent?
The idea of relocating national-level executive agencies from Tashkent to New Tashkent has been under discussion for a long time and has raised many questions. Earlier, it was reported that buildings of national ministries and departments in the capital would be sold, with the proceeds used to fund the construction of administrative facilities in the new city. This would create a new administrative center, freeing up space in Tashkent for cultural and public purposes. However, there has been no detailed information so far about which agencies will be moved or when this initiative will be implemented.
The lack of specific decisions on the New Tashkent project raises questions. The delay may be due to the need to develop a financially sustainable plan and coordinate details between ministries. Meanwhile, regions like Bukhara are already taking steps in this direction, demonstrating that the relocation of administrative centers can benefit urban and regional development as a whole.
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