Name of the College	:	Government College (Men), Srikakulam
Year of Estd.	:	1951
Name of the Principal	:	Sri Bammidi Polisu

The Government College, Srikakulam, the first and the foremost college in the district was established in 1951 vide G.O. Ms No. 1887 of the Madras Government it was granted affiliation by the Madras University as Arts college Grade II with the introduction of Intermediate courses in 1951 and latter upgraded to Government Degree College in 1954 with the introduction of Undergraduate courses.

The College celebrated its Silver jubilee function in 1978. As a land mark a Silver Jubilee Auditorium was constructed. The college possesses a spacious building for the general Hostel, well managed by the students themselves. The Central Library of the college is accommodated in the main building itself and enjoys the distinction of being the largest among three districts of Zone I.

On the northern bank of the river Nagavalli stands a palatial building with a hoary past, housing the Government College Srikakulam. The magnificent multi-pillared edifice symbolizes the magnitude of the dreams, hopes, aspirations and also the yearning and the awakening of the people of this region over the last 50 years for a meaningful and purposeful higher education and its fulfillment.

This College has the proud distinction of having been headed by a galaxy of renowned academicians as Principals, who have spared no efforts for the growth and development of this college. In its formative years they had laid a solid foundation preserving the good traditions of their predecessors. They had motivated their staff and students relentlessly in achieving high standards of this college.

The Roll of Honour of eminent principals includes - Sri Fazullah, Sri Damodar, Sri C. Subrahmanyam, Sri Habibullah, Sri Nadimullah, and Sri P. Rajamannar who contributed their mite and experience for the development of this college. The high educational standards and healthy practices established by them have been instrumental in the over all progress for the college and remained 'beacon lights' guiding generations of their successors. These legendary principals have enhanced the status and prestige of the institution in raising it to the heights of a Lead of Identified college of the district. Sri B. Polisu, Lecturer in Commerce an alumnus of this alma mater and the Full-Additional-Charge Principal has been striving relentlessly in preserving and continuing the legacy handed over to him by his predecessors.

Our college has the distinction of being the Alma mater of many distinguished personalities in various walks of life. Over the years it has contributed many an alumni, who have achieved excellence in their respective fields, occupied prestigious positions in their glorious careers, not only in India but also far and wide across the globe. To mention but a few:

Sri H.J. Dora, IPS, formerly the Director General of Police in the Government of Andhra Pradesh, currently Director General of Industrial Security Force (Govt. of India), G. Yathirajulu, the High Court Judge, Sri Allam Setty Krishna Rao (IRAS) Accountant General, Sri RKR Gonela, (IAS), Retired Commissioner of Land Revenue, Andhra Pradesh, Sri ESN Sarma, IAS, Director General, Administrative Staff College, Hyderabad, Sri T.S. Appa Rao, IAS, Principal Secretary (Finance) Govt. of A.P., Sri G. Appala Suryanarayana, former Minister and MLA., Sri T. Seetha Ram, Former Minister for State Excise, Andhra Pradesh, Sri Kala Venkata Rao, MP Rajya Sabha, General Secretary, Telugu Desam Party, Sri Ch. Syamala Rao, Former Minister of Andhra Pradesh are some of the eminent and illustrious products of the college.

Joining the list of the above mentioned there are numerous employees in State and Central Governments occupying responsible and coveted positions. A number of professors and Heads of department in many Universities have had their moorings in the corridors of this college. The 'alumni' of this college, whatever is their professional status proved themselves, as worthy sons of the soil by rendering invaluable services in their profession, business or politics.

A brief summery of the history of the college and its progress over the years reveals the slow but study growth of the institution. The empowerment of the youth of this rural region in the realization of their ambitions and in achieving their goal set before themselves, while quenching their thirst for knowledge stands as beacon light for all the activities and achievements of this institution.

True to the spirit of the slogan "Aim High - Soar High" and our college motto

"TEJASWINAAVADHEETHAMASTU"

We strive, seek, find and yield not until we succeed in our Endeavor's to enlighten both the teacher and the taught in blazing new trails of glory and grandeur for the college.

The popular quote of Robert Frost motivates us to rededicate ourselves with humility and move ahead with grit and determination in achieving our goals and fulfilling our aspirations:

"THE WOODS ARE LOVELY, DARK AND DEEP
BUT I HAVE PROMISES TO KEEP
AND MILES TO GO BEFORE I SLEEP
AND MILES TO GO BEFORE I SLEEP........"

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