The leadership of Tyulyachinsky region has to set new tasks in order to realize the region’s potential, RT President Rustam Minnikhanov said at a session of the Council of Tyulyachinsky municipal region.

Head of the region Ildus Zaripov made a report on outcomes of social-economic development in 2011 and tasks for 2012. He informed that the volume of produced and shipped goods, fulfilled works and services made 4,8 bln roubles in 2011. Capital investment of big and medium enterprises accounted for 366 mln roubles. Average salary in the region was 14760 roubles.

Ildus Zaripov told about main investment projects noting that expansion of tax base and recruitment of investors are priority objectives of the region’s authorities for the next few years.

RT President Rustam Minnikhanov agreed that Tyulyachinsky region has got potential for development. He thinks an important advantage of the region is close location to Kazan.

According to Rustam Minnikhanov it is necessary to develop small and medium-size business, minor forms of agriculture using all support programs available in Tatarstan. He added as well that agro-industrial complex is the main form of economic activity in Tyulyachinsky region.

By words of Rustam Minnikhanov demographic problem is still the main one in the region. He confirmed that the republican leadership is ready to support rural areas, be engaged in developing social infrastructure in order to maintain way of life, provide new jobs, and improve quality of life.

RT President thanked deputies of the Council for work in 2011 wishing new achievements in 2012 and granted several awards to some residents.