The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh greeted the nation on New Year. In his message, the Prime Minister said that New Year is a time to reflect upon the year gone by, upon our successes, achievements and mistakes. It makes us wise to our strengths and weaknesses and gives us a chance to set new goals. It is a time for stocktaking and making a new start in achieving our individual and collective goals.

As a nation, it is a time to rejoice in our democratic traditions and brace ourselves for future challenges, the Prime Minister said.

"I wish 2008 brings peace, security and prosperity for the people world over", Dr. Singh added.