JUNK FOOD

Aug. 23, 2018

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a circular directing all higher education institutions to ban sale of junk food on their campuses.

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  • UGC directed reminded colleges and universities to adhere to the advisory issued in November 2016 regarding the ban.

  • UGC has also suggested creating wellness clusters under the students’ welfare department, to offer counselling to students on proper nutrition, exercise and ill effects of junk food.

According to UGC, banning junk food in colleges will make the students live better, learn better and reduce obesity levels, thus preventing life style diseases

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