President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa met with citizens engaged in household production under the White Gold national program. This household production initiative supports wool, cashmere, and leather processing at the grassroots level. The President heard directly from beneficiaries who received interest-free loans to expand their businesses. Consequently, this household production support demonstrates the government’s commitment to value-added manufacturing and job creation.
Adyaadolgor O, a Japanese language teacher and translator, shifted careers after completing specialized training. She started a wool product manufacturing business in 2023 using skills acquired through the program. In 2025, she received a 15 million tugrik interest-free, collateral-free loan from the Employment Promotion Fund. This production funding enabled equipment purchase and raw material acquisition for pure wool products. She now plans to expand production and create additional jobs.
Chimgee A, a bearer of intangible cultural heritage, produces traditional Mongolian boots. She graduated from the Technical and Vocational School of Public Utilities and has crafted boots for forty-two years. In 2025, she received an 8 million tugrik loan to upgrade equipment and renew pattern molds for traditional designs. This household production support helped her create five permanent jobs. Her work preserves cultural traditions while contributing to economic activity.
President Khurelsukh expressed gratitude to these producers during the meeting. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting businesses that provide jobs and pay taxes. Household production receives particular attention in this policy framework. Therefore, this household production support targets grassroots economic development.
The White Gold national program, initiated by the President, aims to process livestock raw materials domestically. It encourages value-added production rather than raw material export. The program seeks to increase herders’ incomes and boost exports of finished goods. Consequently, this household production focus addresses multiple economic development objectives.
The Employment Promotion Fund provides collateral-free, interest-free loans of up to 20 million tugrik for three years. In 2025, 174 citizens received such loans totaling 1.3 billion tugrik. Over the past two years, 368 citizens have received loans amounting to 3.1 billion tugrik. Therefore, this household production funding has reached hundreds of entrepreneurs across the leather, wool, and cashmere sectors.
The Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection has declared 2026 as the Year of Employment Promotion. All types of training, projects, programs, and financial support will coordinate with the White Gold program. The Billions of Trees National Movement also aligns with these employment initiatives. Consequently, this household production support operates within broader policy coordination.
These initiatives aim to develop value-added production in rural areas. They expand opportunities for citizens and businesses to engage in production and service activities. Processing industries for wool, cashmere, leather, and hides receive priority attention. Therefore, this household production strategy addresses both urban and rural economic development.
The President’s personal engagement with beneficiaries signals high-level commitment to program success. Meeting directly with producers allows leadership to understand implementation challenges. It also provides recognition that motivates continued entrepreneurial effort. Consequently, this household production support benefits from visible executive attention.
Adyaadolgor’s career transition from language teacher to wool producer exemplifies program impact. Professional skills from previous careers combine with new technical training. Interest-free loans bridge the capital gap that often prevents business startups. Therefore, this household production support enables career transformation and economic diversification.
Chimgee’s forty-two years of boot-making experience represent valuable cultural heritage. The loan allowed equipment upgrades without requiring collateral from a craftsperson with limited assets. New pattern molds preserve traditional designs while improving production efficiency. Consequently, this household production support preserves cultural traditions while modernizing methods.
The five permanent jobs created by Chimgee demonstrate employment multiplier effects. Each loan supports not just the borrower but also additional workers. These jobs provide income for families beyond the original business owner. Therefore, this household production support generates broader economic benefits.
The 2025 loan distribution reaching 174 citizens shows program scalability. The two-year total of 368 recipients demonstrates consistent implementation. Each recipient represents a household economic unit with expanded productive capacity. Consequently, this household production support has a significant impact across communities.
The coordination between the White Gold program and the Year of Employment Promotion creates policy synergy. Multiple initiatives reinforce rather than compete with each other. Training, financing, and market support can align for maximum effectiveness. Therefore, this household production support benefits from integrated policy design.
The rural area focus addresses geographic economic disparities. Processing industries located close to raw material sources create regional employment. Value-added production keeps more economic benefits within local communities. Consequently, this household production support contributes to balanced national development.
Looking ahead, program expansion will likely continue based on demonstrated success. The 2025 loan figures suggest growing participation and funding availability. Additional sectors may receive similar support under the employment promotion umbrella. Therefore, this household production model may extend beyond the current scope.
In conclusion, President Khurelsukh met with household producers benefiting from the White Gold national program’s interest-free loan scheme. Beneficiaries included a former language teacher now producing wool goods and a traditional boot maker with forty-two years of experience. Over 368 citizens have received 3.1 billion tugrik in loans during the past two years to develop leather, wool, and cashmere production. The 2026 Year of Employment Promotion will coordinate with the White Gold program to further support household production and value-added manufacturing across Mongolia.
