Berhampur (Odisha): Making a surprise visit to three government colleges in the town, Odisha's higher education minister Pradeep Panigrahi took stock of infrastructure facilities in the institutions.

"I visited the colleges yesterday to test the general awareness of students. But as internal examinations were on in the colleges I discussed only their problems with the principals and students, " Panigrahi said. He said he asked the college authorities to take general awareness courses and conduct debates on current issues to develop general knowledge and communication skills of students.