For the development of a new and broader vision in accord with ever increasing need of higher education in the region Govt. Degree College, Tanakpur was established in the year 2004 by State Govt. Thus the foundation stone of a strong academic desire was laid. Though starting under hard circumstances the institution is now one of the premier institutions of higher education in the region. Since then it is engaged in rendering its services to provide higher education and making an endeavor for human resource development in an otherwise economically and educationally backward region of Uttarakhand.

Reaching up to the last needy person by increasing access while improving quality.
Adoption of region and state specific strategies.
Introduction of need based vocational courses.
Introduction of networking in the system and use of information technology for diversification.