| Designation | Assistant Professor |
| Educational Qualification | M.A (Economics), NEHU NET (UGC) PhD, NEHU |
| Email id | ahulhoungu17@gmail.com |
| Title of PhD thesis | ‘Public Expenditure and Economic Growth in Nagaland: 1980-81to2013-14.’ |
| Award | District Award as a Teacher of Outstanding Merit. Awarded by Department of School Education & District Administration, Tuensang, Nagaland in 2007. |
Publications in Journals:
1. Lhoungu, V. & Mishra, B. (2016). Government Expenditure and its impact on Economic Growth: A Case Study of Nagaland State. EPRA International Journal of Economic and Business Review, 4(3), 17-29.
2. Lhoungu, V. & Mishra, B. & and Suresh, P.S. (2016). Public Expenditure and Economic Growth in Nagaland: A Time Series Analysis. International Journal of Research in Social Science, 6(10), 2249-2496.
3. Lhoungu, V. (2017). Economy of MSMES in Nagaland: A Case Study of Greenply Industries Ltd., Tizit, Mon, Nagaland. Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies (International Peer Reviewed & Referred), 4(31), 5996-6008.
4. Lhoungu, V. (2018). Evaluative Study on Socio-Economic Conditions of Auto Rickshaw Drivers in Dimapur, Nagaland. Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies, 5(45), 10946-10958.
5. Lhoungu, V. (2019). Economy of Millet Cultivation in Noklak District, Nagaland. African Diaspora Journal of Mathematics. ISSN:1539-854X. 22 (2), Aug. 2019.
6. Lhoungu, V. (2021). Economic Perspective of Traditional Handloom and Handicraft: A Case Study of NHHDC. Shodhkash: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts. ISSN (Online): 2582-7472. July-December 2021, 2(2), 201-210.
7. Devi, S. & Lhoungu, V. (2022). Local Entrepreneurship in Nagaland: Problems and Challenges with Special Reference to Dimapur. Dimapur Government College Journal. (An Annual Peer-Reviewed Journal), 11(3), 1-20.
8. Lhoungu, V., Ozukum, I. & Jamir, W.A. (2022). Constraints and Challenges of Business in Nagaland: A Study of Local and Non-Local Businesses in Dimapur. Fazl Ali College Journal (A Multidisciplinary Journal), 10, 67-84.
9. Lhoungu, V. Aier A. and Moanungsang (2022). The Paradox of Nagaland Total Liquor Prohibition (NLTP) Act 1989 with special reference to Black Economy in Dimapur. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences. ISSN: 2249-2496. 12 (8), August 2022.
10. Lhoungu, V. (2023). Flower Business in Nagaland – Problems and Challenges: A Case Study of Dimapur District. American Journal of Economics and Business Management. ISSN: 2576-5973. 6 (7). Jul – 2023.
Papers presented in International and National Seminars/Conferences:
International
1. Lhoungu, V. (2022, June 1-2). The Traditional Values Associated with Shifting Cultivation: A Case Study of the Angami Nagas [Seminar presentation]. Two-Day International Seminar on “Fusion: Intellectual and Cultural Exchanges” organised by the Department of English and Research Committee, DGC, in collaboration with Highland Institute, Kohima and IQAC, Dimapur Govt. College, Dimapur.
2. Lhoungu, V. and Shitiri, L. (2023, Oct. 12-13). Economic Impact of Sugarcane Farming in Wokha District, Nagaland: A case study of Pangti Village. [Seminar presentation]. Two-Day International Conference on “Rethinking Economic Development in India: Sustainability, Livelihood and Efficiency”, organized by Department of Economics, Nagaland University in collaboration with Nagaland Economic Association, Nagaland.
National
1. Lhoungu, V. (2015, October 8-10). Public Expenditure and Economic Growth in Nagaland: A Time Series Analysis [Seminar presentation]. National Seminar on “Poverty, Inequality and Health in India with Special Reference to North-East India” organised by Department of Economics, NEHU Shillong in collaboration with Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata and NABARD, Shillong.
2. Lhoungu, V. (2017, August 30-31). Traditional Customary Law and the functions of VDB in Nagaland: A Study of its Relevancy amongst the Angami Naga Tribe. [Seminar presentation]. National Seminar organised by the Department of History, Don Bosco College, Maram and sponsored by UGC, Maram.
3. Longkumer, I. and Lhoungu, V. (2024, Oct. 25). Pet Ownership Patterns in Dimapur: Economic Insights into Popular Pets and Decision Drivers. [Seminar presentation]. The 2nd Nagaland Economic Association (NEA) Conference cum National Seminar on “Prospects and Constraints of India’s Act East Policy with Special Reference to North East Region (NER)” organized by Department of Economics, Dimapur Government College (DGC) in collaboration with NEA, sponsored by ICSSR-NERC and supported by IQAC, DGC.
4. Jamir, Z. and Lhoungu, V. (2024, Oct. 25). Public Distribution System: A Review of its Function, Effectiveness and Problems around Localities in Dimapur. [Seminar presentation]. The 2nd Nagaland Economic Association (NEA) Conference cum National Seminar on “Prospects and Constraints of India’s Act East Policy with Special Reference to North East Region (NER)” organized by Department of Economics, Dimapur Government College (DGC) in collaboration with NEA, sponsored by ICSSR-NERC and supported by IQAC, DGC held on 25th Oct. 2024.
5. Khawakhrie, N. and Lhoungu, V. (2024, Oct. 25). Socio-Economic Status of College Students in Dimapur. [Seminar presentation]. The 2nd Nagaland Economic Association (NEA) Conference cum National Seminar on “Prospects and Constraints of India’s Act East Policy with Special Reference to North East Region (NER)” organized by Department of Economics, Dimapur Government College (DGC) in collaboration with NEA, sponsored by ICSSR-NERC and supported by IQAC, DGC.
6. Pongen, T. and Lhoungu, V. (2025, Jan. 31). Economic Impact of Thrift Business in Nagaland: A Case Study of Dimapur and Chumoukedima Markets. [Seminar presentation]. One-Day National Seminar on “Suatainable Rural Development. Climate Change and Food Security” organised by Research & Development Cell, Dimapur Govt. College (DGC) sponsored by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and supported by IQAC, DGC.
7. Tsangloa, C.A. and Lhoungu, V. (2025, Jan. 31). A Study on the Problems and Challenges of Auto Rickshaw Drivers in Dimapur. [Seminar presentation]. One-Day National Seminar on “Suatainable Rural Development. Climate Change and Food Security” organised by Research & Development Cell, Dimapur Govt. College (DGC) sponsored by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and supported by IQAC, DGC.
8. Singh, A. and Lhoungu, V. (2025, Jan. 31). Transition to Cashless Economy: A Case Study of Dimapur. [Seminar presentation]. One-Day National Seminar on “Suatainable Rural Development. Climate Change and Food Security” organised by Research & Development Cell, Dimapur Govt. College (DGC) sponsored by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and supported by IQAC, DGC.
Research Project
Lhoungu, V. (2020). ‘Shifting Cultivation: The Process and its Associated Music.’ Principal Investigator funded by NEZCC, Ministry of Culture, Govt.of India, 2018. Amount: Rs. 3 lakh. Completed in 2020.
Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium/Workshops/Lecture Series
A. International
1. Lhoungu, V. (2022, June 1-2). Two-Day International Seminar on “Fusion: Intellectual and Cultural Exchanges” (Presented paper) organised by the Department of English and Research Committee, Dimapur Govt. College, (DGC) in collaboration with Highland Institute, Kohima and IQAC, DGC, Dimapur, Nagaland.
2. Lhoungu, V. (2023, June 26 – Aug. 1). Six Day Online International Lecturer Series on “Discourses on Disability” (Participated) co-organised by the Centre for Disability Studies and the Department of English, CMS College Kottayam (Autonomous).
3. Lhoungu, V. (2023, Oct. 12-13). Two-Day International Conference on “Rethinking Economic Development in India: Sustainability, Livelihood and Efficiency” (Presented paper) organized by Department of Economics, Nagaland University in collaboration with Nagaland Economic Association, Nagaland.
B. National
1. Lhoungu, V. (2019, Aug. 30-31). Two Day National Seminar on “Urban Solid Waste Management: Challenges and Issues (Chaired a Session) organized by Dimapur Government College in collaboration with Dimapur Municipal Council, Dimapur, Nagaland.
2. Lhoungu, V. (2020, Nov. 21). National Webinar on “Skill Based Economy: The answer to underperforming economy of Nagaland (Participated).
3. Lhoungu, V. (2020, Nov. 26). 5th Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Lecture Series (Online) on “The Indian Constitution: A Roadmap to Prabuddha Bharat” (Participated) on the occasion of 71st Constitution Day organized by Tezpur University under the aegis of Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI.
4. Lhoungu, V. (2021, Aug. 28). National Webinar on “Implementation of National Education Policy – 2020 in Higher Education Institutions: Road Ahead” (Participated) jointly organized by Department of Education and Research & Development Cell, DGC.
5. Lhoungu, V. (2021, Oct. 7). National Webinar on “Necessity of Soft Skills in Educational Institutions” (Participated) organized by Department of English, Mount Tiyi College, Wokha in collaboration with Department of English, Bailey Baptist College, Wokha, Nagaland.
6. Lhoungu, V. (2021, Oct. 27). National Webinar on “Post Covid-19 International System: Co- operation or Conflict” (Participated) organized by Department of Political Science, Dimapur Govt. College (DGC) in collaboration with Research Committee & IQAC, DGC, Dimapur, Nagaland.
7. Lhoungu, V. (2021, Nov. 13). National Webinar on “Investor Awareness Program” (Coordinated the program) conducted by Dimapur Government College in association with Ambition Learning Solutions, New Delhi.
8. Lhoungu, V. (2022, Feb. 10-11). Two-Day ICSSR-NERC Sponsored National Seminar on “Integrating Skill Development Programs in Higher Education” (Participated) organized by Livingstone Foundation International College, Dimapur.
9. Lhoungu, V. (2022, April 4 – 7). Four-Days National Online Workshop on “Preparation of Revised AQAR” (Participated) organized by Sao Chang College, Tuensang, Nagaland in collaboration with IQAC Cluster, India.
10. Lhoungu, V. (2022, June 15). Intellectual Property Awareness Program under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (Coordinated the program) organized by Intellectual Property Mission Office, New Delhi.
11. Lhoungu, V. (2023, April 12). 10 hours session on “Financial Literacy for Youth”, (Coordinated the program) conducted by National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM).
12. Lhoungu, V. (2023, Nov. 9-10). Triennial Conference cum National Seminar on “Higher Education in Transition” (Chaired a session) organized by the All Nagaland Government College Teachers’ Association in collaboration with Dimapur Govt. College Teachers’ Association.
13. Lhoungu, V. (2024, May 30). One Day National Webinar on “Indian Knowledge System” (Participated) organized by IQAC in collaboration with Department of English, Soa Chang College, Tuensang, Nagaland.
14. Lhoungu, V. (2024, Oct. 25). 2nd Nagaland Economic Association (NEA) Conference cum National Seminar on “Prospects and Constraints of India’s Act East Policy with Special Reference to North East Region (NER)” (Member Organising Committee & Chaired the Valedictory Session) organized by Department of Economics, Dimapur Gvernment College (DGC) in collaboration with NEA, sponsored by ICSSR-NERC and supported by IQAC, DGC.
15. Lhoungu, V. (2025, Jan. 31). One-Day National Seminar on “Sustainable Rural Development. Climate Change and Food Security” (Delivered Closing Remarks) organised by Research & Development Cell, Dimapur Govt. College (DGC) sponsored by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and supported by IQAC, DGC.
C. Regional & State Level
1. Lhoungu, V. (2019, Jan.19). State-Level Workshop on “Violence Against Women and Children with Special Reference to Sakhi-One Stop Centre, Women Helpline 181 and Beti Bachao Beti Padao” (Participated) organized by Department of Psychology & IQAC, DGC in collaboration with State Resouce Centre for Women.
2. Lhoungu, V. (2019, Sept. 21). Regional Symposium on “Citizenship Amendment Bill: Impact on North East India” (Participated) organized by Department of Political Science in collaboration with IQAC, DGC.
3. Lhoungu, V. (2020, Oct. 16). State-Level Webinar on “Consumer Awareness: Rights and Responsibilities in the Context of Global Pandemic” (Convenor & Chaired). Dimapur Government College, Nagaland.
4. Lhoungu, V. (2022, Feb. 19). Inter- Departmental Seminar on “Government Sector Employment in Nagaland” and “Song Stictchers and Knowledge Keepers: An Introduction to Traditional Storytellers and their Craft” (Chaired). Dimapur Government College, Nagaland.
5. Lhoungu, V. (2022, March 28). One Day Orientation Programme on “CBCS and its Implementation – for Teaching and Non-Teaching Staffs” (Chaired). Dimapur Government College, Nagaland.
6. Lhoungu, V. (2022, April 22). One- Day Workshop on “Up cycle Creation: Transforming Waste to Wealth” (Coordinated). Dimapur Government College, Nagaland.
7. Lhoungu, V. (2022, June 27). One-Day State Level FDP on “CBCS – Structure, Examination and Assessment under Nagaland University” (Coordinated). Dimapur Government College and CBCS Board.
8. Lhoungu, V. (2023, Jan. 21). Inter-Departmental Seminar on “Start- Up Service Enterprise in Nagaland: A Study on Motivational Factors” (Chaired). Dimapur Government College, Nagaland.
9. Lhoungu, V. (2023, May 16). State- level Workshop for Non-teaching Staff on “Office Practices and Library Management: Requirements for NAAC Assessment” (Convener & Chaired). Dimapur Government College and Unity College, Dimapur, Nagaland.
10. Lhoungu, V. (2023, June 16). One-Day State Level Workshop on “National Higher Education Qualification Framework under NEP-2020 & FYUGP under Nagaland University” (Coordinated) organized by Department of Commerce and IQAC, Dimapur Govt.College, Dimapur, Nagaland.
11. Lhoungu, V. (2024, June 3). One-Day State Level Workshop on “Research Methodology and Research Publications in SCOPUS and UGC CARE Listed Journals” (Convenor & Chaired a Session) organized by RDC and IQAC, Dimapur Govt. College, Dimapur, Nagaland.
12. Lhoungu, V. (2024, Nov. 7 – 13). One-Week State Level Faculty Development Programme on “Envisioning Learning Spectrums” (Convenor & delivered Welcome Address) organized by NAAC Steering Committee and Research & Development Cell, Dimapur Govt. College (DGC) in collaboration with Directorate of Higher Education, Govt. of Nagalanmd in Association with the Bank of Baroda and supported by IQAC, DGC from 7th to 13th Nov. 2024.
Extension Services:
1. As proctor for off campus exam for a student of University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA, on 8th August, 2019.
2. Jury Member in Spoken Word Competition – “Rise Above HIV: Towards A Sustainable World” on International Youth Day organized by Nagaland State AIDS Control Society in collaboration with Red Ribbon Club, DGC on 12th August 2023.
3. As External Subject Expert in the Interview Committee for the appointment of Asst. Professor in Economics Department of Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) on 13th Oct. 2023.
4. As external examiner in BA 6th Semester Economics Honours Project Work Seminar conducted by the Department of Economics, Yemhi Memorial College, Dimapur on 26th April, 2024.
5. As resource person in “One Day Workshop on Research Writing and Ethics” organized by RDC, Unity College, Dimapur in collaboration with Dimapur Govt. College, Dimapur on 17th May, 2024.
6. As Panelist at St. Joseph University (SJU) Conference 2024 on “Skill Development and Internship” organized by the Department of Political Science, SJU, Ikishe Village, Dimapur, in collaboration with Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) & NETRA Foundation on 9th September, 2024.
7. As Member, Organising Committee, 2nd Nagaland Economic Association (NEA) Conference cum National Seminar on “Prospects and Constraints of India’s Act East Policy with Special Reference to North East Region (NER)” organized by Department of Economics, Dimapur Gvernment College (DGC) in collaboration with NEA, sponsored by ICSSR-NERC and supported by IQAC, DGC held on 25th Oct. 2024.
8. As Convenor in One-Week State Level Faculty Development Programme on “Envisioning Learning Spectrums” organized by NAAC Steering Committee and Research & Development Cell, Dimapur Govt. College (DGC) in collaboration with Directorate of Higher Education, Govt. of Nagalanmd in Association with the Bank of Baroda and supported by IQAC, DGC from 7th to 13th Nov. 2024.
Research Project Work Supervised: 38 BA Economics Honours Students as on 30/11/24.
Academic and Professional Courses Attended
1. Three-Day Workshop on “Academic Excellence” organized and conducted by Department of H&TE, Nagaland, Kohima during 4th to 6th Dec. 2001.
2. Five-Day State Level Workshop on “Educational Evaluation” organized by Department of H&TE, Nagaland, Kohima during 24th June 2002 to 28th June 2002.
3. State Level Orientation Programme on “Educational Guidance & Counselling” organized by Directorate of H&TE, Nagaland and Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, during 11 – 15 May, 2004.
4. Refreshers Course (RC) on Cooperation for Faculty Members of Colleges/Universities conducted by National Centre for Cooperative Education of National Cooperative Union of India, New Delhi from 20 –23 June, 2007.
5. UGC Sponsored 7th Orientation Programme organized by Academic Staff College, NEHU Shilong from 17th March 2010 to 14th April 2010. Obtained grade ‘A’.
6. UGC Sponsored RC in Economics organized by Academic Staff College, NEHU Shilong from 12th Sept. 2011 to 2nd Oct. 2011. Obtained grade ‘A’.
7. UGC Sponsored RC in Economics organized by Academic Staff College, NEHU Shilong from 3rd Sept. 2012 to 23rd Sept. 2012. Obtained grade ‘A’.
8. Five-Day National Level FDP on “Effective Teaching Techniques and Skills for Career Advancement” organized by Faculties of Science Stream, Sao Chang College, Tuensang, Nagaland, during 23rd to 28th June, 2021.
9. STC for Academic Administrators organized by HRDC, NEHU from 1st Dec 2021 to 7th Dec. 2021.
10. National Online Workshop on “Preparation of revised AQAR” organized by Sao Chang College, Tuensang, Nagaland in collaboration with IQAC CLUSTER from 4th – 7th April 2022
11. IP Awareness/Training Program under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission organized by Intellectual Property Office, GOI, Ministry of C & I, Office of the Controller General of Patents, Design and Trade Marks, N. Delhi, June 15, 2022.
12. FDP on “Navigating the Future: Implementing NEP 2020 for Educational Excellence” organized by IQAC Cluster India on 2nd, 09th, 16th and 23rd May 2024.
13. One-Week State Level Faculty Development Programme on “Envisioning Learning Spectrums” organized by NAAC Steering Committee and Research & Development Cell, Dimapur Govt. College (DGC) in collaboration with Directorate of Higher Education, Govt. of Nagalanmd in Association with the Bank of Baroda and supported by IQAC, DGC from 7th to 13th Nov. 2024.