In order to create technical awareness among the women and to impart technical education and enrich their knowledge in the year 1987 Govt. Technical High School was upgraded to Govt. Girls Polytechnic, Raipur under the World Bank Scheme with prime focus on development of women. The institution started with two courses namely Diploma in Commercial Practice(1989) and Diploma in Electronics & Telecommunication Engg. (1990). At present following trades are being run in the institution which are recognized by AICTE. The courses are: Architecture Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) Costume Design & Dress Making (CDMM) Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (ET & T) Information Technology (IT) Interior Decoration & Design (IDD) Modern Office Management (MOM) Pharmacy

The organization is connected with the Mumbai-Howrah, South Eastern Central Railway. It is approximately 4 kms from the Raipur Railway Station and also connected with the NH-6. As soon as the Chhattisgarh State came into existence on 1st November 2000 and Raipur became the capital of the state its importance become more significant. The institution is approximately 12 kms from the Mana Airport.