On September 27, continuing his working visit to the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, in the industrial zone of Khorugh, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, respected Emomali Rahmon, reviewed the project for the construction of international institutes of the International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship of Tajikistan and laid the foundation stone for the construction of these facilities.
The construction of new educational institutions in Khorugh is a continuation of development initiatives aimed at improving the education system, strengthening the material and technical base of higher education institutions, and creating favorable opportunities for training young specialists who meet the requirements of the labor market.
In the context of the country’s rapid economic, social, and demographic development, improving the level and quality of education, advancing science, and training highly qualified specialists are among the important areas of state policy. In this regard, the establishment of modern educational institutions in the regions of the country is of great importance for developing human capital and strengthening the socio-economic potential of the state.
During the presentation of the projects, the Leader of the Nation, respected Emomali Rahmon, was informed that the educational building in Khorugh will consist of seven floors and will accommodate 2,500 students. According to the plan, construction will be completed and the facility commissioned by 2030.
To facilitate a modern educational process, the building will include 48 classrooms, including 20 rooms for practical training, four spacious lecture halls, and four computer laboratories.
Ten specialized laboratories will be established for practical training and research activities. These will include laboratories for tourism and hospitality, mountain tourism, the economy of mountainous regions, entrepreneurship and business, the green economy and sustainable development, digital technologies and artificial intelligence, climate change and sustainable development, as well as the intellectual development of mountainous regions.
At the same time, two specialized language centers will be established for the study of foreign languages, contributing to improving students’ foreign-language proficiency and preparing competitive specialists.
According to the project, the fourth floor of the building will house a 1,000-seat main lecture hall for international events, a conference hall accommodating 150–200 people, as well as a multifunctional sports and cultural hall.
Special attention has also been given to developing educational and research resources at the new institution. For this purpose, a Library and International Educational Resources Center with a total area of approximately 500 square meters will be established. It will include a 150-seat reading room, a digital library, facilities for group and individual work, a research center, and an e-learning space.
To provide favorable social and living conditions for students, a cafeteria and dining hall with 250 seats are planned. This part of the building will also include storage facilities for dry and refrigerated food products, specialized dishwashing areas, and other auxiliary facilities.
To promote a healthy lifestyle and provide opportunities for students’ extracurricular activities, the project also includes a sports hall, fitness room, changing rooms, and shower facilities.
One of the important areas of the future institution’s activities will be the development of science and sector-specific research. The Leader of the Nation, respected Emomali Rahmon, emphasized that, taking into account the natural and climatic characteristics of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, a Research Center for Sustainable Development of Mountainous Regions should be established at the institution.
The center’s activities will focus on studying the mountain economy, climate change, the rational use of water and natural resources, the development of the green economy, sustainable tourism, and the application of digital technologies.
After reviewing the project for the network of international institutes of the International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship of Tajikistan, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, respected Emomali Rahmon, laid foundation stones for the construction of new buildings in the cities of Khorugh and Istaravshan and in the Vose district.
