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Y S Negi
Professor
Alumnus (University of California, Berkeley, & HP University, Shimla), Ex (Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry).
Y S Negi is a Professor at the School of Agriculture at Shoolini University. Holding a distinguished academic background, Prof Negi is an alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley, USA and HP University, Shimla. His dedication to the field of Natural Resource Economics is reflected in his status as one of the leading teachers and researchers in the country.
With a prolific research portfolio boasting over 80 published papers and numerous other publications, Prof Negi has carved a niche for himself in his areas of interest. He has demonstrated exceptional mentorship, guiding numerous Doctoral, Master’s, and MBA students through their research endeavours.
His professional journey is marked by a diverse range of roles and responsibilities. Before joining Shoolini University, he held positions including Students’ Welfare Officer, Professor & Head of the Department of Business Management, Professor & Head of the Department of Social Sciences, Officer-on-Special-Duty to the Vice Chancellor, and Coordinator of the Mountain Women Development Centre at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh.
Furthermore, he has contributed significantly to various research projects in Applied Economics, being associated with more than 25 such projects. His expertise has been sought after nationally, as evidenced by his roles on expert panels such as the Agricultural Services Recruitment Board in New Delhi, and as an expert in socio-economics for evaluating research projects at esteemed institutions like the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education in Dehradun and the Himalayan Forest Research Institute in Shimla.
Beyond his academic and research pursuits, Prof Negi is well-travelled, having visited countries such as the USA, UK, Thailand, Nepal, and Pakistan. This exposure enriches his perspectives and enhances his ability to contribute meaningfully to the academic community. Prof YS Negi epitomises academic excellence and is a valuable asset to the faculty of agriculture at Shoolini University.
Publication
- Dhanta, Rozy and Negi YS (2018). Agricultural Growth and Crop Diversification in Western Himalayan State of Himachal Pradesh Pacific Business Review International. 11(4): 114-23
- Chaudhary S, Negi YS and Shukla R (2017). A time-series analysis of auction prices of Indian tea. International Journal of Research in Economics and Social Sciences. 7(6):100-11
- Dhanta R, Negi YS, Tewari SC (2016). Spatio-temporal analysis of crop diversification in Himachal Pradesh. A district wise analysis. International Journal of Research in Commerce, Economics & Management. 6(1): 15-20
- Dhanta R, Negi YS (2016). Nature and extent of crop diversification in Himachal Pradesh, India: an economic analysis. Global Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies. 5(7): 16-26.
- Gupta N, Kesari, Negi YS (2015). Comparative study on customer satisfaction of public and private sector banks - a case study of Shimla town in Himachal Pradesh. Global Journal of Multi-disciplinary Studies. 4(2): 60-70.
- Vidya, Aggarwal RK, Mahajan PK, Negi YS and Bhardwaj SK (2015). Trend analysis of weather parameters and people’s perception in Kullu District of Western Himalayan Region. Environment and Ecology Research 3(1): 24-33.
- Prasher RS, Sharma Subhash and Negi YS (2008). People’s participation and conservation – a case of eco-development in GHNP, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. J. Natcon 20 (1)
- Prasher RS, Negi YS and Vijay Kumar (2006). People’s participation and conservation – a case of eco-development in GHNP, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. Man & Development. XXVIII (3): 77-92.
- Prasher RS, Majusha Thomus and Negi YS (2006). Estimation of supply functions for Himachal Pradesh apple. Indian Journal of Economics. 86(342): 433-53
- Mahajan, PK, Kumar S and Negi YS (2004). Optimum stratification for estimating apple (Malus domestica) production in Himachal Pradesh. The Horticulture Journal 17(1): 25-28.
- Negi, Y.S. and Pankaj Bhalla (2002). Collection and Marketing of Important Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Tribal Areas of Himachal Pradesh. The Indian Forester. 128 (6): 641-49.
- Rana Rajesh, Prasher RS and Negi YS (2001). Optimization of traditional agro-forestry systems in mid hills of Himachal Pradesh. The Indian Journal of Economics. LXXXI (323): 451-74.
Book Chapters/Proceedings
- Negi, YS. (2012). Environmental Accounting. In: the State of Environment Report, H.P. State Council of Science, Technology and Environment, Shimla.
- Sharma, LR and YS Negi (2006) Approaches for Marketing and Crop Diversification of Commercial Vegetable in Himachal Pradesh, Final Project Report of the Project sponsored by the Director of agriculture, H.P.
- Negi, YS (2005) Marketing Management. In: Chadda, K L Awasthi, R P. The Apple: Improvement, Production and Post-harvest Management. Malhotra Publishing House, New Dehli.
- Negi, Y.S. (2002) Common Property Resource Management in Himachal Himalayas. In: Marothia, D.K. (ed.). Institutionalizing Common Pool Resources. New Delhi: Concept Publications.
- Negi, Y.S. and S.C. Tewari (2000). Dynamics of Farming Systems: Resource Compatibility and Sustainability. In: Natural Resources and Development in Himalayas. By L.R. Verma, (editor). New Delhi: Malhotra Publications.
Membership of Professional Bodies (Life Member)
- Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, Mumbai
- Indian Society of Agricultural Marketing, Nagpur
- Indian Society of Tree Scientists, Solan, H.P.
- National Environment Science Academy, New Delhi
- Indian Society for Agricultural Development and Policy, Ludhiana