Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has called for implementation of the New Education Policy, 2020 in its letter and spirit. He said education holds the key to national development and it should be rightly seen as the most powerful catalyst to drive the country's development.  He called for making education accessible and affordable to all.<br />''<br />''Mr Naidu was addressing a function at platinum jubilee celebrations of the Hansraj College of Delhi University in the national capital today.<br />''<br />''He said the Centre has unveiled the National Education Policy document aimed at achieving transformation among the students and the youth terming it as a game-changer. He also underlined the need for encouraging mother tongue and articulating other languages too. Stressing the need for giving equal opportunities to women. Mr Naidu reminded us that 65 percent of toppers of various examinations are girls. The Vice President advocated a disciplined lifestyle, hard work, and physical fitness for the youngsters.<br />''<br />''Mr Naidu favoured doing away with the colonial mindset and practices from all spheres of the lives of the people. He asked youth to be at the forefront in fighting social evils such as gender discrimination and casteism. <br />