Marat Zyabbarov: "Over the centuries-old history of the industry, a reliable foundation has been formed for the sustainable development of the agro-industrial complex"

3 June 2022, Friday

The work of several generations of land reclamators underlies the successful and confident development of agriculture in Tatarstan, so support for the industry today is one of the priorities for the whole country. This was stated by State Counselor of the Republic of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiev at a solemn event of the 100th anniversary of formation of the melioration system in the region.

 

The celebrations took place in Kazan, where representatives of the government, relevant ministries and departments of the republic, as well as honored veterans of the industry, gathered at one site.

 

The State Counselor of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiev addressed the participants of the event with a welcoming speech. He recalled that the impetus for the development of the industry was given exactly 100 years ago, when in the early 1920s the state faced the problem of crop failures and famine. Land reclamation was also called upon to solve the problem.

 

Starting from several small points, the industry was able to develop into a self-sufficient and successful direction of agriculture. "Surprises" of nature such as dry and hot years once again prove the strategic importance of land reclamation as a guarantee of the country's food security, - Shaimiev emphasized.

 

“It is impossible not to engage in land reclamation on a permanent basis. Yes, the costs are high. But bread is the foundation of everything. Therefore, the decision to create a melioration system in the republic is a decision without which it would be impossible to live,” the State Counselor of Tatarstan addressed the audience.

 

He added that modern technology has significantly changed agriculture and the agricultural sector compared to how they functioned in the 1970s and 1980s.

 

“But the work of land reclamators today cannot be called easy,” Mintimer Shaimiev noted and sincerely thanked the industry veterans, wishing successful development of the republic's land reclamation with new generations.

 

After the opening speech, he presented state awards to the distinguished meliorators and also conveyed the greetings of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov.

 

Mintimer Shaimiev's opinion was supported by Deputy Chairman of the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan Marat Akhmetov. According to him, work in land reclamation is a special approach to life associated with daily work and full dedication.

 

“Melioration is not only irrigation, it is not only drainage. This is a philosophy of the attitude of the state and people to the land. This is a complex of activities, as with a living organism. And reclamation makes this organism more alive and productive,” Marat Akhmetov emphasized.

 

The republic has come a long and long way in the development of the melioration system, and now the state pays special attention to this direction, Marat Zyabbarov, the head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Tatarstan, noted in turn.

 

“Thanks to the tireless work and high professionalism, responsibility, dedication of land reclamation workers, guaranteed and weather-independent conditions for the country's food security are created. The preservation and improvement of the fertility of the land is ensured,” Zyabbarov said.

 

According to him, the system of "Tatmelioration" today is about 2 thousand qualified specialists, 38 enterprises and organizations that perform the whole range of works from design to efficient operation of the created reclamation facilities.

 

A significant amount of work is carried out in the republic by the federal institution for land reclamation - FGBU "Management" Tatmeliovodhoz ". In its operational management there are: 29 pumping stations, 80 hydrotechnical systems of dams, 82 km of dams, 8.7 km of reclamation canals, pipelines with a length of 252.3 km and other structures.

 

“The President of Tatarstan pays great attention and supports the development of land reclamation. Until 2025, the program for the construction and reconstruction of hydraulic structures has been extended, under which 150 million rubles are allocated annually. Recently, with the participation of federal funds and the republican budget, a large-scale program for the reconstruction of the reclamation industry has been implemented. For the current year alone, about 600 million rubles have been allocated,” Marat Zyabbarov summed up and wished the Tatarstan meliorators further success in their difficult work.

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