NEW DELHI: The President, Vice President and Prime Minister greeted the nation on the eve of New Year.

The President Pratibha Patil said in her message "As the sun rises over 2008, may this New Year bring peace, prosperity and happiness to everyone,"

The First Citizen also asked countrymen to work for the betterment of the nation and do their "little bit in making the world a better place by helping the underprivileged and the needy".

Greeting to nation, the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh said this is the time to reflect upon the year bygone, upon successes, achievements and mistakes. It also gives us a chance to set new goals, he noted.

He furhter said "It is a time for stocktaking and making a new start in achieving our individual and collective goals. As a nation, it is time to rejoice in our democratic traditions and brace ourselves for future challenges,".

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