The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all varsities and higher education institutions to ban sale of junk food on their campuses. <br />''<br />''<br />''In a communication to the universities, the UGC said banning junk food in colleges will set new standards for healthy food, making the students live better, learn better and reduce obesity levels. <br />''<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The circular was issued after a directive from the HRD ministry, asking the UGC to ban the sale of junk food on premises of higher education institutions.</span>