Dehradun, Jan. 2 -- Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday said 2026 would be a "results-oriented year" for Uttarakhand, with the state government focusing on good governance, inclusive development, economic self-reliance and environmental balance. Outlining his government's priorities for the year ahead, Dhami in a statement said the objective was to ensure that the benefits of governance and development reached every citizen, with special emphasis on agriculture, youth employment, women's empowerment and infrastructure development. "The year 2026 will be a year of showing results for Uttarakhand. Our objective is to ensure that the benefits of good governance reach every citizen," the chief minister said, adding, "We will focus especially on increasing farmers' income by promoting polyhouse farming, kiwi, apples and other high-value crops in the hilly regions." Dhami said empowering youth and women would remain a central focus of the government's agenda. "Along with transparency in government recruitments, opportunities for startups, industries and self-employment are being increased. Special attention will be given to women's empowerment and environmental protection," he said, adding that the government's goal was to make Uttarakhand a strong, secure and self-reliant state. Officials said 2026 would mark a shift from policy announcements to effective implementation, with emphasis on ground-level change and measurable improvement in income and living standards. The action plan, prepared under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is centred on good governance, inclusive growth, agricultural and horticultural empowerment and ecological sustainability. Strengthening transparency and accountability in administration will be a key focus area in 2026. The government plans to make e-governance mandatory across all departments, with greater reliance on digital file systems, online services and time-bound delivery mechanisms, said officials. Under its zero-tolerance policy against corruption, the government aims to ensure swift redressal of public grievances and guaranteed delivery of services within stipulated timelines, officials said. Improving connectivity across the hill state forms another pillar of the 2026 agenda. Priority projects include the Char Dham all-weather road, the Rishikesh-rail line, expansion of helicopter services and construction of strategic roads in border areas. The aim is to improve access to healthcare, education and emergency services in remote and mountainous regions, said officials. The state government also plans to make horticulture a major driver of rural income, alongside traditional agriculture. Special focus will be placed on polyhouse farming, kiwi cultivation and high-value crops, with enhanced subsidies, technical support, training and market linkages, said officials. Officials said under the Kiwi Mission, the government aims to position Uttarakhand as a leading kiwi-producing state. Officials added that kiwi cultivation, which requires less land but offers higher returns and export potential, would help farmers become economically self-reliant. Efforts will also be made to strengthen the value chain for apples, pears, walnuts and other hill fruits. The broader objective is to double farmers' income, curb migration from hill villages and generate local employment, officials said. Tourism will continue to be promoted as a key source of employment. Along with making the Char Dham Yatra safer and more technology-driven, the government plans to expand winter tourism, adventure tourism, eco-tourism and homestay schemes, with active participation of local youth and women. Officials said the state government is committed to transparent and time-bound recruitment in government jobs. To boost private-sector employment, it plans to promote startups, IT parks, industrial investment and skill development programmes. Self-employment and entrepreneurship schemes for youth will be expanded in 2026, said officials. With the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), the officials said special attention would be given to women's safety, education, healthcare and economic empowerment. Initiatives such as self-help groups, the Lakhpati Didi scheme and women-led enterprises will be strengthened. Environmental protection and disaster management will remain long-term priorities, with focus on conservation of the Himalayan ecosystem, rejuvenation of rivers and water sources, forest protection and improved early warning systems, said officials. Officials described 2026 as a year of "policies translating into results", with the state government aiming to balance development with environmental protection while ensuring equal opportunities for all citizens....