Veerangana awanti bai lodhi government college patharia, dist mungeli (Chhattisgarh) was established in 1989 by the Department of Higher Education, Chhattisgarh government, Raipur with a well-defined motive of “rural youth empowerment through quality education in science, arts, and commerce.” The neighborhood villages and community of Patharia naturally felt the need of the college to impart higher education to the coming generation and establishment their dream into reality. The college is a guild of learners united together. Here the thought is free from all fetters and all sources of knowledge and all learning aids are accessible to all comers without distinction of caste, color or creed, riches or poverty. Intellectual development forms the chief feature of the college. It expands the minds of students, opens their hearts, kindles sentiment, and rouses high hopes and noble aspirations. The courses of study are varied and comprehensive. They suit all tests and temperaments. one can read subjects of one’s choice without any compulsion. Ample opportunities are provided for instructions in Hindi Literature, Economics, Political science, History, Sociology, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, Commerce, and various arts and craft. The medium of instruction is mainly Hindi but certain subjects are also taught through the medium of English. The college aims at enabling the students to gain quality education, accept innovative ideas and challenges, and imbibe moral values for social service. Since its establishment, the college has been a prestigious and socially responsible institution in academics, sports, and cultural activities. The teaching staff of the college is well-educated, competent, devoted to duties, and committed to the social and educational development of local, and rural students. During the last five years, the college has made systematic efforts to build excellence in teaching, learning, research, and extension activities, and to create appropriate opportunities for the employability of the students. The College offers traditional courses like B.Sc., B.A., and B.com. The college is permanently affiliated with Atal Bihari University, Bilaspur(C.G.) The college got recognition under section 2(F)in 2000 and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956 in 2000