In an intent to improve the management structure and enhance the efficiency of coal companies President Shavkat Mirziyoyev Wednesday signed resolution merging UzbekKumir and ShargunKumir into Uzbekistan Railways.
The document notes that the current coal sector management system and the leadership of UzbekKumir have failed to fulfill the tasks aimed at development of the coal industry and the Program [for development and modernization of the coal industry for 2017-2021], and failed to supply the required quantity and quality of coal products to households and social facilities, which resulted in numerous serious complaints being sent to authorities.
A new position, deputy chairman of the board for industrial production has been added to the structure of the executive office of JSC Uzbekistan Railways .
The resolution has also approved the proposal to create a single enterprise, Kumir Taaminot (trans. coal supply)" for sale and supply of coal products which will incorporate UzbekKumir’s distribution network in provinces.
