Hi Ashwin,
We are in the same boat brother. I am also a December, 2013 applicant. Last month I sent MPNP an email. Two days ago I received the following reply, which I am just going to share with you. I will be glad if our expert members shed some light on the email:
"Thank you for your e-mail of November 16/14. Your file is currently in queue for assessment. Once the assessment process has been completed, you will be notified of the result by mail at the mailing address you have provided in your application.
We are not able to provide a time-frame for when the assessment will be completed but be comforted in knowing that your file is active and has been pre-assessed.
Sincerely,
MPNP"