The national event "Iran Jan, Central Iran" with the slogan "Markazi Province; the cradle of luminaries, the driving force of the country's industry" will be held from October 17 to November 1, 2023, in Markazi Province. This event will represent the history, identity, capacities, and demands of the people of the province through provincial, national, international, and news media networks.
Introduction of Industrial and Agricultural Capacities
Hasan Najmi, the director of the Markazi Province Broadcasting, emphasized three main focus points in the design of this event at the beginning. He referred to statements by Imam Khomeini regarding the unparalleled human capital of Markazi Province, stating that this province is the cradle of luminaries and a paradise for celebrities. Najmi said: "Markazi Province has numerous highlights in industrial and agricultural productions that the national media will portray."
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Markazi Province is recognized as a leader in the development of solar power plants, and in this event, the capabilities of this province in renewable energy will be showcased. Additionally, the Nakhjir Cave, as the oldest three-story cave in the country, should be introduced for tourism growth.
History and Culture of Markazi Province
Mahdi Zandieh Vaqili, the governor of Markazi, also mentioned the special status of the province in this meeting, stating: "Despite being close to the capital and its borders starting just 35 kilometers from Tehran, Markazi Province remains largely unknown." He added: "More than 1,200 luminaries and scientific figures of the country are from this province, and 17 prime ministers have emerged from Markazi Province."
Markazi Province has 52 types of minerals, placing it among the top five provinces in the country, and it is also counted among the top 10 provinces in agriculture. Zandieh Vaqili said: "These features have distinguished our province, and we want to introduce these capacities to the people at the 'Iran Jan' event."
He also referred to the development of renewable power plants in the province, stating: "In the past year, with the production of over 1,000 megawatts of solar energy, Markazi Province has set a record and has independently commissioned one-fifth of the total solar power plants in the country."
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