When will the construction of Academic Block of Pettigrew College be completed is in the minds of the people of Ukhrul. Well, the answer is blowing in the wind.
The construction of Academic Block and Main Gate of Pettigrew College, Ukhrul was awarded to one Y Sunil Singh of Keishamthong Thangjam Leirak, Imphal West on December 4, 2021 by the Manipur Minorities And OBC Economic Development Society (MOBEDS), an autonomous body under the Department of MA/OBC & SC, Government of Manipur at an estimated cost of Rs 14, 98,15, 250/ (Fourteen Crore Ninety Eight Lakh Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty). The work had to be completed within 18 months.
Even after many years and several assurances, Pettigrew College – the lone Government College in Ukhrul District is yet to see the completion of the construction of Academic Blocks.
On 25 September 2025, the Secretary Minority Affairs & YAS, Government of Manipur, Naorem Praveen Singh (IAS) had inspected the progress of the work and had stated that “the construction was kind of delayed because of the prevailing problem in Manipur.” He had assured that the construction of Academic Block and hostel (boys and girls) of Pettigrew College will be completed in the month of December 2025.
The Academic Block will consist of 9 rooms on the ground floor and 10 rooms on the first floor. It will have 2 lecture theatre rooms and 4 seminar halls. The building will have A Block, B Block and C Block (Southern) and B Block and C Block (Northern).
Infrastructure Development Of Pettigrew College at Ukhrul District -Construction of 100 Bedded Boys Hostel was also awarded with a tender value of Rs. 7.14 Crore and construction of 100 Bedded Girls Hostel with the same tender amount was awarded to another contractor.
Pettigrew College is the only NAAC Accredited College in the District of Ukhrul. It is also the only college with a 4 year course on BA & BSC under NEP. Out of 70 colleges in Manipur, 10 were selected and Pettigrew College is one of them for undergoing a 4 year course in Manipur.
Pettigrew College was established in 1965. It was run as a private college for 12 years and was finally taken over by the Government of Manipur in 1977.
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