Mr Shevelev said that the region’s gross regional product is forecast to increase from 287 billion rubles [around $5 billion] to 303 billion rubles this year. The region has 80 investment projects underway in industry and agriculture, with total investment of 155 billion rubles. Tver Region had a good grain harvest this year, 30 percent higher than in 2013. Mr Shevelev also briefed the President on what the region is doing in social policy.
