The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has greeted the people on the eve of the joyous occasion of  New Year. In his message, the Prime Minister said that the New Year is a time for each one of us to reflect upon the year gone by, the successes and achievements as well as the lapses and shortcomings. It provides an opportunity to reassess ourselves  and to plan for the year ahead, taking corrective action and setting new goals. It is a time of hope, a time to make a new beginning with resolve and confidence to achieve these goals.

As a nation, it is an occasion to unite and brace ourselves for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, the Prime Minister said.

“I wish 2014 brings peace, security, joy and prosperity to all ”, Dr. Singh added.