# San Luis Potosí regional development initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/san-luis-potos-regional-development-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-14T14:45:00.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. The government of San Luis Potosí is implementing various regional development initiatives focused on social welfare and agricultural advancement. The Secretariat of Social and Regional Development (Sedesore) is expanding social assistance programs, including the distribution of water cisterns and the establishment of subsidized tortilla shops to improve food security. To support these efforts, Sedesore has requested a budget increase for its 2027 Annual Operating Plan to accommodate more beneficiaries for programs such as Food Security and Clínica Rosa. Recent reports indicate that food aid distribution in Ciudad Valles has reached 60 percent. Sedesore is also preparing to expand social programs, including subsidized tortilla sales and the distribution of water cisterns in Santa María del Río. Simultaneously, the Secretariat of Agricultural Development and Hydraulic Resources (Sedarh) is supporting technological innovation at the Tecnológico Nacional de México, Ciudad Valles campus. Supported research projects include the production of ethanol and fertilizers from organic waste, grain-based pet food, and pest control methods. The state government has pledged to provide equipment and machinery to assist these research and study activities. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-14: Sedarh supports agricultural innovation projects in San Luis Potosí Sedarh is backing technological innovation projects at TecNM Ciudad Valles, including research on ethanol, organic fertilizers, and electromobility to boost agricultural productivity in San Luis Potosí. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sedarh-supports-agricultural-innovation-projects-in-san-luis-potos ### 2026-10-13: Mexican states expand social welfare and healthcare services Mexican state governments are expanding social welfare and healthcare, including new cancer treatment technology in Chihuahua, humanitarian aid for displaced families in Sinaloa, and food programs in San Luis P 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sedesore-expands-social-assistance-programs-in-san-luis-potos --- Cite as: San Luis Potosí regional development initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/san-luis-potos-regional-development-initiatives