. Proper assessment and rational use of available natural resources in the regions is one of

the important conditions of the economy. Adequate supply of natural resources leads to the development of

production in the regions, a process that primarily serves as a basis for the creation of new jobs, a steady

increase in employment. It is known that our republic is one of the countries rich in natural resources. This

article examines Samarkand region, one of the richest regions of the country in terms of natural resources.

The available natural resources in the region have been assessed in terms of the economic and social

development of the region and the increase in employment.