Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, at an inaugural function held early this week, said that the National Education Policy 2020 was a comprehensive and holistic approach which seeks to develop character, inculcate a scientific temper, and equip the students with the capabilities to meet the challenges of the 21^st-century.

A new ‘Amenities Centre’ was being inaugurated at the University of Hyderabad by the Vice President. During the inaugural function, he urged the youth to be the torchbearers in eradicating the bane of illiteracy, combating diseases, meeting challenges in the farm sector, ending social evils like discrimination in any form, and atrocities on women.

According to an official release, the Vice President said, “The New Education Policy (NEP) not only focuses on providing quality education but also seeks to develop character, inculcate scientific temper, promote creativity, generate a spirit of service and equip students with the capabilities to meet 21^st-century challenges.”

Naidu also took the opportunity to call upon institutions like the University of Hyderabad to play a leading role in fostering the climate of creativity, inventiveness, and the spirit of enterprise. He also added that India has the potential to become the hub of knowledge and innovation. He urged the youth to channelize their energies to build a new and resurgent India.  (ANI)