India, April 10 -- PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday requested people to adopt nine resolutions, linking them with the preachings of Jainism, which included protecting nature, championing the country's interests, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and helping the poor.

PM Modi addressed people from 108 nations at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi celebrating 'Vishwa Navkar Maha Mantra Divas'.

"That is why India started Mission Life. means 'Life Style for Environment' and Jain society has been living this way for centuries. Simplicity, restraint and sustainability are the basis of your life", Modi said.

Modi said that among the nine resolutions, the first one is to save water.

Modi said that the second resolution was to plant trees in the name of th...