Located in Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley, Novkent is a close-knit community covering an area of 160 ha, with 568 households that actively contribute to its growth. Agriculture plays a pivotal role in community life, with the majority of smallholder farmers specializing in the cultivation of raspberries, lemons and vegetables. Some 131 households in the village are currently engaged in greenhouse agriculture, typically behind their houses, and this number is steadily increasing.  

Novkent and Yuksalish, situated side-by-side in Uzbekistan's Fergana region, were once a single community but were separated under regulations applying strict size limitations on Mahallas. The two settlements today operate as separate entities, with around 2500 residents in each, but despite this administrative division, their shared heritage ensures their ongoing cooperation. They are thus considered a single rural community with shared interventions under the Digital Villages Initiative (DVI) transformation process, and both communities are committed to leveraging digital solutions and shared resources to tackle common challenges.