Designation	Assistant Professor (Stage – 3)
Educational Qualification	P.U. (Com.) (2000), B.A. (Hons.) (2003), M.A (Economics) (2005), UGC-NET (2004), B.Ed (2013), PhD (NU 2013)
Email id	yelhivero@gmail.com
Title of PhD thesis	‘Economic Growth and Human Development in Nagaland’
Member of Professional Academic Bodies/ Organisation	1. General Secretary, Nagaland Economic Association (2024-27) 2. Member, Board of School (Economics), Nagaland University (2023 till date) 3. Zonal Secretary, All India Federation of University and College Teachers Organisation 4. Member, Doctoral Committee, St. Joseph University, Ikishe Village
Award	Gold Medalist, Nagaland University, Economics (2005)

Committee in the College (Present Position)

1. Convenor, Research and Development Cell
2. Convenor, Students Assessment Committee
3. Coordinator, Admission Website Committee
4. Member, Girls Hostel Management Committee
5. Member, Editorial Board, Dimapur Government College Journal (Peer-reviewed)
6. Member, NAAC Steering Committee
7. Member, Career Counselling and Placement Cell
8. Member, College Website Committee

Academic & Professional Courses Attended

2025    : ICSSR sponsored National Workshop (Two weeks) on “Research Methodology for University and College Teachers” Organised by IQAC & RDC, Dimapur Government College, 17^th – 28^th March, 2025.

2025    : Faculty Development Programme (FDP) (One Week) on “Leveraging AI in Academic Writing and Research”, organised by Indian Institute of Industrial and Social Research (IIISR), 13^th – 17^th January.

2024    : Faculty Development Programme (FDP) (One-Week) on “Envisioning Learning Spectrum”, Organised by NAAC Steering Committee & RDC, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur in collaboration with Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland, 7^th – 13^th November.

2023    : MMTTP 10 days Faculty Development Programme (FDP) (10 days) on “NEP – Orientation and Sensitization Programme (OSP)”, Organised by NIEPA, from 20^th – 28^th November

2023    : UGC-HRDC, Refresher Course (RC) (two weeks) on “Women Studies and Women Empowerment”, University of Kerala, Thiruvanamthapuram, Kerala, 4^th January to 17^th January.

2021, UGC-HRDC, Refresher Course (two weeks) on ‘Disaster Management’, Organised Madurai Kamaraj University, 8^th – 21^st December

2021    : National Level Faculty Development Programme (FDP) (One Week) on “Academic Writing” Organised by IQAC & Research Committee, Sao Chang College, Tuensang, 4^th – 10^th August.

2018    : UGC-HRDC, Refresher Course (Two Weeks) on Social Movement and Gender Studies”, North Bengal University (NBU), Silliguri, 28^th Jan – 6^th February

2016    : UGC-HRDC, Orientation Course (Four Weeks), NEHU, Shillong, 6^th August – 4^th September

Publications

• Books:

Vero, Y. (2016). Economic Growth and Human Development in Nagaland. Heritage Publishing House, Dimapur.

Vero, Y. (2018). Nagaland Economy: Its Elementary Features. Rainbow Publishing House.

• Chapter in Edited Books:

Vero, Y. (2014). “Human Development in Nagaland: An Insight” In K. Kikhi (Ed.), The Dynamics of Development in North East India (pp.275-307). Bookwell.

Vero, Y. & Lasuh, E.(2019). “Women in the context of Naga Household and Society”, in Pranjal et.al (Eds.) Prajnalok (pp.11-20). Gigabytes.

Vero, Y. (2020). “Gender Disparities in Socio-Economic Aspects of Nagaland”, in Eneingulo-u Lasuh (Ed.),Women in Socio-Economic and Cultural Aspects of Nagaland (pp.8-23). Woods Publishers.

• Journals:

Vero, Y., et.al, (2024), SHG Initiatives: A Corridor to Socio-Economic Upliftment of Women, Cahiers Magellanes – NS, (Clarivate) Vol. 06 (02), pp. 6125-6134.

Vero, Y. (2024), Street Food Vending As A Livelihood Strategy and Its Hygienic Practices: A Case Study of Dimapur Promising City, Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, (SCOPUS) Vol. 30 (1), pp. 4118-4123

Vero, Y., et. al. (2024), Hazi in the context of Socio-cultural perspectives of the Nagas: A sociological discourse, International Journal of Latest Research in Humanities and Social Sciences (IJLRHSS), Vol. 07 (03), pp. 90-93

Vero, Y. (2024), Implementation of NEP 2020 and its Challenges in Nagaland, Adhyapak Sanhati, Vol. 28 (1) January, pp. 37-40

Vero, Y. et. al. (2023). Multidisciplinary HEIs approach in Nagaland vis-à-vis NEP 2020: Relevance and Challenges. AMRJ, 1(10), pp. 14-21

Vero, Y. et. al. (2023). Higher Education in Nagaland: A Bird’s Eye View. IRJHSS, 4(10), 84-91.

Vero, Y. et. al. (2022). Opportunities and Challenges of NEP 2020’s Vision for Higher Education, Fazl Ali College Journal, (Peer-Reviewed), 10, 104-112.

Vero, Y., Lasuh, E. (2020). Potential of Horticultural Farming and Livelihood Sustainability: A Case Study of Plum Farming at Enhulumi Village of Phek District, Nagaland. Dimapur Government College Journal, II (1), 90-105.

Vero, Y. & Khonzanthung (2021). Socio-Economic Rural-Urban Migration: A Case study of Phiro Village, Wokha District. Dimapur Government College Journal, II (1), 79-94

Vero, Y. (2018). Analysis of Economic Growth in Nagaland. Dimapur Government College Journal, 9(4), 51-66

Vero, Y. & Puro, N. (2017). Debt and Liabilities: A Continuous Phenomenon in Nagaland’s Economy, A Review of the State Economic Survey 2015-16. PCC Journal of Economics and Commerce, 9(1), 39-41.

Vero,Y. (2017). Variation in Infrastructural Development: A Key factor for regional disparity. PCC Journal of Economics and Commerce, 5(1), 53-60.

Vero,Y.(2016). Impact of Education on Agriculture: A Case Study of Mokokchung District, Nagaland. PCC Journal of Economics and Commerce, 8(2), 1-5.

Vero, Y. (2014). The Structural Change in the post New Economic Policy 1991 in Nagaland. Economic Challenger, 62 (14), 77-80.

Vero, Y. (2012). Development Disparities in Nagaland: The Challenges and Policy Measures. Unity College Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 1(1), 5-15.

Vero, Y. (2012). Nexus between Economic Growth and Human Development in Nagaland. PCC Journal of Economics and Commerce, 3(1),77-88.

Minor Research Project (MRP)

Vero, Y. (2023). “Critical Aspect of Women in Chakhesang Naga Folktales.” Principal Investigator (PI) funded by Department of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland. Amount: Rs.1,50,000.

Papers presented in Seminars/Conferences:

Vero, Y. (2025), “Expenditure behaviour of undergraduate students in Nagaland” [Seminar presentation] in One-Day NABARD Sponsored National Seminar on “Sustainable Rural Development, Climate Change and Food Security” organised by Research and Development Cell, DGC supported by IQAC, DGC, 31^st January, 2025

Vero, Y. (2025), “Consumer Awareness among the undergraduate students of Nagaland” [Seminar presentation] in One-Day NABARD Sponsored National Seminar on “Sustainable Rural Development, Climate Change and Food Security” organised by Research and Development Cell, DGC supported by IQAC, DGC, 31^st January, 2025

Vero, Y. (2024), “Women Empowerment through SHG: A case study of Zunheboto Town” [Seminar presentation] in 2^nd Nagaland Economic Association Conference cum National Seminar, Organised by Department of Economics in collaboration with Nagaland Economic Association (NEA) sponsored by ICSSR, on 25^th October, 2024

Vero, Y. (2024), “Status of Higher Education in Nagaland vis-a-vis implementation of NEP 2020” [Seminar presentation] in National Seminar organised by Federation of UP University & College Teachers’ Association in association with Kanpur University Teachers’ Association, Kanpur on 19^th – 21^st January, 2024

Vero, Y. (2023, November 9-10). Issues and Challenges of Multidisciplinary Approach of HEIs: A Comparative Study of Private and Government Colleges [Seminar presentation]. National Seminar organised by ANGCTA & DGCTA, Dimapur.

Vero, Y. (2023, June 9-10). Multidisciplinary Approach in HEIs vis-à-vis NEP 2020 [Seminar presentation]. National Seminar organised by AIFUCTO, ANGCTA & KSCTA, Jotsoma, Kohima.

Vero, Y. (2023, April 17-19). Higher Education in Nagaland at 75^th Year of India Independence [Seminar presentation]. National Seminar, Kurushektra organized by AIFUCTO & Haryana College Teachers’ Association.

Vero, Y. (2022, June 1-2). Multilingualism: Issues and Challenges vis-à-vis NEP 2020 [Seminar presentation]. International Seminar organized by Research Committee and Department of English, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur.

Vero, Y. (2022, April 22-23). Women Entrepreneurship in Economic and Environmental Health [Seminar presentation]. ICSSR National Seminar, Nagaon.

Vero, Y. (2015, August 29). Female Impact on Human Development [Seminar presentation]. Inter-Departmental Seminar organised by IQAC, Sao Chang College, Tuensang.

Vero, Y. (2011, November 11), “Development Regional Disparities in Nagaland: Problems and Challenges” in North East Economic Association (NEEA), held at Lumami.

Resource Person in National Seminars

• Resource Person (2024): One-Day Seminar on “Role of MSMEs in Entrepreneurship Development” organised by Department of Commerce, Eastern Christian College on 27^th September, 2024
• Resource Person (2024): One-Day Seminar on “Research Methodology in Report Writing” Organised by Department of Economics, St. Joseph University, Chumoukedima on 30^th July, 2024
• Resource Person (2024): National Seminar on “Empowering Women through Social Entrepreneurship and Skill Development: Challenges and Opportunities with Special Reference to NE India” organised by  Department of English & IQAC, Charaibhai College, sponsored by ICSSR-NERC, Shillong on 24^th & 25^th June, 2024.
• Resource Person: Five (5) Days  NEC SponsoredFDP on “Entrepreneurship” Organised by Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Sao Chang College, Sponsored by NEC, Shillong, 19^th – 23^rd February, 2024.

Organised International/National Seminar/Conference/Conclave

2025, Co-Director, National Workshop on “Research Methodology for University and College Teachers” sponsored by ICSSR-NERC, organised by Research & Development Cell (RDC) & IQAC, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur.

2025, Convenor, National Seminar on “Sustainable Rural Development, Climate Change and Food Security” organised by RDC, DGC sponsored by NABARD on 31^st January, 2025

2024, Co-Convenor, One-Week Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Envisioning Learning Spectrum” Organised by NAAC Steering Committee and RDC in collaboration with Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland, 7^th – 13^th November, 2024

2024, Organising Member, Nagaland Economic Association cum National Seminar “Prospects and Constraints of India’s Act East Policy with Special Reference to North East Regon (NER)” Organised by Department of Economics, DGC on 24^th October, 2024

2023 Organising Secretary, National Seminar on “Higher Education in Transition” organised by ANGCTA at DGC on 10^th October, 2023

2023, Organising Secretary, National Seminar on “NEP 2020: Envisioning Quality Higher Education” Organised by ANGCTA on 9^th-10^th June, 2023 at Kohima Science College, Jotsoma

2022, Coordinator, International Seminar on “Fusion: Intellectual and Cultural Exchanges” Organised by Department of English and Research Committee, DGC on 1^st – 2^nd June, 2022

2020, Convenor, RGNIYD Sponsored Regional Conclave on “Skill Development Conclave: A Preparation for Post-Covid19 Era”, Dimapur Government College, Nagaland, November 5-7, 2020.

2020, Organising Member, One Day State-Level Webinar on “Consumer Rights and Responsibilities in the Context of Global Pandemic”, Organised by Department of Economics, Dimapur Government College, Nagaland, October 16. 

2020, Convenor, One-Day Regional Webinar on “Intellectual Property Rights”, Organised by Research Committee in collaboration with NASTEC, Kohima, September 12. 

2020, Organising Member, State-Level Webinar on “Mother Tongue as a Medium of Instruction: Implementation and Implications vis-à-vis the National Education Policy 2020”, Dimapur Government College, Nagaland, October 3.

2019, Organising Secretary, ICSSR SponsoredNational Seminar on “Urban Solid Waste Management” organised by Research Committee, DGC on 30^th – 31^st August, 2019 Sponsored by ICCSR, New Delhi

Participated/Chaired in National and International Seminars

Vero, Y. (2025), One-Day NABARD Sponsored National Seminar on “Sustainable Rural Development, Climate Change and Food Security” organised by Research and Development Cell, DGC supported by IQAC, DGC, 31^st January, 2025

Vero, Y. (2024), ICSSR Sponsored 2^nd Nagaland Economic Association Conference cum National Seminar (Chaired), Organised by Department of Economics in Collaboration with Nagaland Economic Association (NEA) on 25^th October, 2024

Vero, Y. (2024), ICSSR Sponsored 2^nd Nagaland Economic Association Conference cum National Seminar, Organised by Department of Economics in Collaboration with Nagaland Economic Association (NEA) on 25^th October, 2024

Vero, Y. (2023), NAAC Sponsored National Seminar (Chaired) “NEP 2020 –Opportunities and Challenges in Higher Education” Organised by IQAC Immanuel College, Dimapur.

Vero, Y. (2022), ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on “Integrating Skill Development Programmes in Higher Education” organised by Livingstone International College, Dimapur, February 10^th – 11^th.

Vero, Y. (2020, November 5-7). RGNIYD Sponsored on “Skill Development Conclave: A Preparation forPost-Covid19Era” (Chaired). Dimapur Government College, Nagaland.

Vero, Y. (2020, September 12). One-Day Regional Webinar on “Intellectual Property Rights” (Chaired). Dimapur Government College, Nagaland.

Vero, Y. (2020, September 17). Webinar on “Perspective of NEP 2020 with Special Reference to Higher Education” (Chaired), Dimapur Government College, Nagaland.

Vero, Y. (2019, August 30-31). ICSSR Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Urban Solid Waste Management: Challenges and Issues” (Chaired), Dimapur Government College, Nagaland.

Vero, Y. (2019, September 21), Regional Symposium on “Citizenship Amendment Bill: Impact on North East India” (Rapporteur) organised by Department of Political Science, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, September 21.

Vero, Y. (2018, October 5 – 6), International Conference (Attended) on “Gandhian Thoughts and Philosophy, A Contemporary Political Leadership in North East India”, Organised by International Centre for Gandhian Studies, University of Science and Technology, Meghaleya, October 5-6.

Participated in State-level & College level

2024, Participated Inter-departmental Seminar on “Restoration of the Vitiated Cultural Heritage: A Case of Sumi Naga” organised by Research and Development Cell, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, August 31.

2023, Participated Inter-departmental Seminar on “Sociological Analysis of Crime: A Case Study of District Jail, Dimapur, Nagaland” organised by Research and Development Cell, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, September 16.

2023, Participated Inter-departmental Seminar on “Misrepresentation of traditional authoritative institutions in Nagaland with Special Reference to Mokokchung District and Beyond” organised by Research and Development Cell, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, November 4.

2023, Participated Inter-departmental Seminar on “Mystery of Trinity in Religion with reference to Ao-Naga Belief in Tsungrem (God)” organised by Research and Development Cell, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, August 19.

2023, Participated One-Day State-Level Workshop Seminar on “National Higher Education Qualification Framework under NEP 2020 & Four-Year Under Graduate programme under Nagaland University” organised by Department of Commerce & IQAC, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, June 16.

2023, Participated Inter-departmental Seminar on “Star-Up Service Entreprises in Nagaland: A Study on Motivating factors” organised by Research Committee, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, January 21.

2023, Participated Inter-departmental Seminar on “Status of Women in Ancient Literature” organised by Research Committee, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, April 15.

2022, Participated Inter-departmental Seminar on “A Study of intelligence in Relation to Academic Achievements of Undergraduate Students in Dimapur Govt. College (A Case Study)” organised by Research and Development Cell, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, September 3.

2022, Participated State-Level Seminar on “National Education Policy 2020”Organised by IQAC, Zunheboto Government College, Zunheboto, March 30.

2022, Attended & Rapporteur, State-Level Panel Discussion on “Women Reservation in Urban Local Bodies: Issues and Challenges in Nagaland”, organised by Department of Political Science in collaboration with IQAC, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, April 29.

2022, Participated Inter-departmental Seminar on “Government Sector Employment in Nagaland & Song Stichers and knowledge keepers: An introduction to traditional story tellers and their craft” organised by Research Committee, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, February 19.

2022, Participated Inter-departmental Seminar on “CBCS and Its Implementation” organised by IQAC, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, March 28.

2021, Participated Inter-departmental Seminar on “Choice Based Credit System: Rationale, Structure and Implementation” organised by Research Committee, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, March 21.

2020, Participated Inter-departmental Seminar on “An Analysis of the Role of Social Media on the Studies of Undergraduate Students: A case study of Dimapur Govt. College” organised by Research Committee & Department of Education, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, February 15.

2020, Participated Inter-departmental Seminar on “Understanding Mental Health & Well Being” organised by Research Committee & Department of Psychology, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, February 15.

2019 Rapporteur Regional Symposium on “Citizenship Amendment Bill: Impact on North East India” organised by Department of Political Science, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, September 21.

2019, Participated One-Day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Minor Research Project”, organised by Research Committee in collaboration with IQAC, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, March 2.

2019, Participated “One-Day Seminar on Climate Change” organised by Dimapur Government College Alumni Association in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of Nagaland May 18.

2019, Participated Inter-departmental Seminar on “Finance Education: The Need of the Hour” organised by Research Committee, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, June 19.

2019, Participated Inter-departmental Seminar on “Barbarism in my Head: A Textual Analysis of Mary Mead’s ‘A corner in India’” organised by Research Committee, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, February 2.

2019, Participated Inter-departmental Seminar on “The Story of our Life: A Common Naga Perspective” organised by Research Committee, Dimapur Government College, Dimapur, August 16.

Editorial Board of Journals

2025, Associate Editor, Dimapur Government College Journal (Peer-Reviewed), Vol. XI (1)

2024, Associate Editor, Dimapur Government College Journal (Peer-Reviewed), Vol. X (1)

2023, Editor, Dimapur Government College Journal (Peer-Reviewed), Vol. IX (1)

2022, Editor, Dimapur Government College Journal (Peer-Reviewed), Vol II (3)

2021, Editor, Dimapur Government College Journal (Peer-Reviewed), Vol II (2)

2021, Associate Editor, Eastern Christian College Journal, Vol 01(1)

2020, Editor, Dimapur Government College Journal (Peer-Reviewed), Vol II (1)

2019, Associate Editor, Dimapur Government College Journal (Peer-Reviewed), Vol. 1(5)

Organisations & Academic/Profession Bodies

• 2024-2026, Zonal Secretary, All India Federation of University & Teachers’ Organisation (AIFUCTO)
• 2024-2027, General Secretary, Nagaland Economic Association
• 2024 till date, Member in Doctoral Committee, Department of Economics, St. Joseph University, Chumoukedima, 2024 till date
• 2024 till date, External Member in Doctoral Committee, Department of Economics, St. Joseph University, Chumoukedima, 2024 till date
• 2023 till date, Member, Board of Studies, Department of Economics, Nagaland University
• 2022-2024, General Secretary, All Nagaland Government College Teachers’ Association (ANGCTA)
• 2022-2024, National Executive Committee Member, All India Federation of University & Teachers’ Organisation (AIFUCTO)
• 2022-2024, Executive Member, Nagaland Economic Association
• 2005, Field Executive (Research), YouthNet
• 2005, State Coordinator (School Survey), Naga Students’ Federation

Past Academic & Research Experiences

• 2014 till date, Assistant Professor, Higher Education, Government of Nagaland
• 2008-2014, Post Graduate Teacher, School Education, Government of Nagaland
• 2007-08, Assistant Professor, Alder College, Kohima
• 2006-07, Lecturer, Yingli (Govt.) College, Longleng
• 2006, Guest Lecturer, Department of Economics, Nagaland University, Lumami

Committees in the College (Past Positions)

1. Convenor, Students’ Grievances Cell, DGC
2. Member, Internal Quality Assessment Cell (IQAC), DGC
3. Member, Library Committee, DGC
4. Member, Curriculum Committee, DGC
5. Member, Development Committee, DGC
6. Member, RUSA, DGC
7. Member, Research Cell, DGC
8. Member, Students Assessment Cell, DGC