The Government Degree College, Penukonda, a historical place (Second Capital of Srikrishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara Dynasty) in the Ananatpuram district of Andhra Pradesh was established in 1980 with the objective to bring social change and development through education in this backward Rayalaseema region. The College was shifted to the present building in 2003. Previously it was run on shift basis in the existing Government Junior College buildings in the heart of the town. Sri.A.Ramappa was the founder Principal of the college. In due course the college was named after the bereaved local popular leader Late Sri. Paritala Sriramulu. The College is affiliated to S. K. University and is recognized by the UGC under its sections 2f and 12B in November, 1994.

OUR VISION

• To be a student centric institute imbibing experiential, innovative and lifelong learning skills, addressing societal problems.
• To inculcate entrepreneurial attitude and values amongst Learners.
• To mentor aspiring Institutions to unleash their potential, towards nation building.
• To impart value based quality education that makes the students intellectually fit and socially committed in every realm of life.
• The students will be encouraged in identifying their talents and in developing their talents for the betterment of the self and the society at large.

OUR MISSION

• To impart higher education to rural students.
• To offer good education to local, rural and economically backward students.
• To provide an excellent academic programme by a faculty of the highest quality.
• To integrate women leadership into all aspects of academic and student affairs.