Selected Research Papers Published in Refereed Journals and Eds Books

1. Suresh Kumar and Ranveer Singh, “WTO and Export Competitiveness of Apple: A Study of Himachal Pradesh”, Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Vol.22, No. 1, Jan-April, 2008, pp 46-59.

2. Meenakshi Sharma and Ranveer Singh, “Post Harvest Losses in Fruits and Vegetables in Himachal Pradesh”, Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Vol.22, No. 1, Jan-April, 2008, pp 13-24.

3. S.P.Saraswat, Ranveer Singh and Pratap Singh, “Impact of Irrigation on Cropping Pattern, Input Utilization, Productivity and Net Returns per Farm in Command Area of Different Irrigation Systems in Himachal Pradesh”, Agricultural Situation in India, Vol. LXIII, No. 12, March, 2007, pp 683-687.

4. Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Prem Lall Sankhayan, Ole Hofstad, Ranveer Singh, “Land Use Changes in Western Himalayan Region – a Study at Watershed Level in the State of Himachal Pradesh, India”, International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Science, 33(2-3): 197-206, 2007.

5. Suresh Kumar, Anshuman Karol, Ranveer Singh and C.S.Vaidya, “Cost and Return from Apple Cultivation – A Study in Himachal Pradesh”, Agricultural Situation in India, Vol. LXIV, No. 7, October, 2007, pp 307-313.

6. Ranveer Singh and R.S.Ratan, Effective Linkage of Marketing Conduct in Promoting Agricultural Marketing in Himachal Pradesh, Chapter in Trends in Agricultural Marketing, (Eds) V. K. Sharma, R. S. Ratan and O. C. Verma, H. P. Agriculture Marketing Board, Shimla, 2005, pp21-34.

7. Hemant Kumar Shandil and Rnveer Singh, “Role of Marketing Functionaries in Promoting Agricultural Marketing: A case study of vegetable markets in Himachal Pradesh”, Chapter in Trends in Agricultural Marketing, (Eds) V. K. Sharma, R. S. Ratan and O. C. Verma, H. P. Agriculture Marketing Board, Shimla, 2005, pp35-49

8. Ranveer Singh and J.P.Bhati, “Livestock Diversity and Role in Diversification in Hill Farming Systems-Basis for sustainable livelihoods in Himachal Pradesh, India”, Chapter in Livestock Production Systems for Sustainable Food Security and Livelihoods in Mountain Areas, (Eds) Vir Singh and P. L. Gautam, G.B.Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttaranchal, India, 2004, pp 281-288.

9. Ranveer Singh, S.P. Saraswat and Pratap Singh, “Price Spread and Marketing Efficiency of Himachal Apples in a Regulated Market: Policy Issues and Strategies,” Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Vol.18, No. 3(Conference Special) October-December, 2004, pp 253-261

10. C. S. Vaidya and R. Singh, “Issues and Options for Marginal Farms in the Hindu-Kush Himalayas: A Study in Himachal Pradesh (India)”, Chapter in proceedings of an International Symposium on Mountain Agriculture in the Hindu Kush Himalayan Region, (Eds) Tang Ya and Pradeep M. Tulachan, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Kathmandu, Nepal, 2003, pp 151-155.

11. S. K. Garg and Ranveer Singh, “Strategy for Agricultural Development in the Western Himalayan Region of India: Economic and Environmental Dimensions”, Chapter in proceedings of second International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture for Food, Energy and Industry, (Ed) Li Dajue, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 2002, pp 204-209.

12. Ranveer Singh and C. Shekher Vaidya, “Smallholder Dairy Farming in Himachal Pradesh, India: Characteristics, Constraints, and Development opportunities”, chapter in Smallholder Dairy in Mixed Farming System of the Hindu Kush-Himalaya, (eds.) Pradeep Man Tulachan, Mohamed A Jabbar and M. A. Mohamed Saleem, ICIMOD, ILRI, 2002.

13. Ranveer Singh, J.P. Bhati and Pratap Singh, “Livestock in Hill Farming Systems: A Study in Himachal Pradesh,” Agricultural Economics Research Review, Conference Proceedings, 2002.

14. Ranveer Singh, C.S. Vaidya and J.P. Bhati, “Small Holder Livestock Farming And Milk Cooperatives in Himachal Pradesh, in The Indian Himalayas”, Chapter in Livestock in Mountain High Land Production Systems: Challenges for Sustainable Development, (eds) P.M. Tulachan, M.A Saleem, Juhani Maki-Hokkonen & Tej Pratap, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Kathmandu, 2001.

15. Ranveer Singh, R.S. Ratan and J.P.Bhati “Technological Changes in Marketing of Hill Farm Products: A study in Himachal Pradesh,” Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Conference Number, 2001.

16. Ranveer Singh, “Collection and Marketing System of Medicinal Herbs in Himachal Pradesh, Future Strategies for Development” chapter in HORTIVISIO—2020, (eds) Jagmohan Singh, R. P. Sharma and V. K. Sharma, Department of Horticulture, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, 2001.

17. Ranveer Singh, Prem S. Dahiya, “Profitability and Growth of Horticultural Crops: An Economic Analysis”. Chapter in Horticulture Technology-vision 2000 and beyond, vol. 2, (eds) V.K. Sharma and K.C. Azad, Deep & Deep Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2000.

18. C.S. Vaidya and Ranveer Singh, “Changing profile of Small Dairy Holders in the Himachal Pradesh Himalayas, India”, Livestock in Mixed Mountain Farming Systems, News Letter, No. 37, International Centre For Integrated Mountain Development, Kathmandu, 2000.

19. Prem Singh Dahiya and S.P. Saraswat “Marketing of Apples in Himachal Pradesh – Price Spreads, Problems and Strategies” Journal of Applied Horticulture 2(1): 58-61, January-June, 2000.

20. R.S. Ratan, Ranveer Singh and J.P. Bhati, “Post-Harvest Experience in Agricultural Production in Himachal Pradesh: Problems and their Remedies”, Political Economy Journal of India, Vol. 9, July-December 2000.

21. S.P. Saraswat, “An Economic Analysis of Production and Marketing of Apple in Himachal Pradesh”. The Bihar Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Vol. VII No. 3, July-Sept. 1999.

22. S.P. Saraswat, “Hill Economy in Transition: A Case Study of Kot Village in Himachal Pradesh”. Abstract of Doctoral Dissertation in Finance India Vol. XIII No.3, September 1999.

23. J.P. Bhati and Ranveer Singh, “Income and Employment Opportunities in Tribal Areas of Himachal Pradesh: Present Status and Challenges for Development, Tribal Development: Appraisal and Alternatives, Eds., S.K. Gupta, et.al., Indus Publishing Company, New Delhi, 1998.

24. R.S. Rattan and Ranveer Singh, Infrastructure Development for Efficient Agricultural Marketing in Himachal Pradesh: Role of Agriculture Marketing Board, Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Conference Number, 1997

25. Amresh Sharma, M.L. Sharma and S.P. Saraswat, “Bullock labour Utilization in Himachal Agriculture: Prospects and Problems” Agricultural Situation in India, Vol. LIV, No.1, April 1997.

26. Prem S. Dahiya and Ranveer Singh, Horticultural Development in Himachal Pradesh: Profitability, Policy and Prospects, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Conference Number, July-September, 1997.

27. S.P. Saraswat, Amresh Sharma and A.M. Mishra, “Extent of Labour Utilization in Hill Economy: A Case Study of Rural Himachal” Labour and Development Vol. 2, No.1, July-Dec. 1996.

28. J.P. Bhati, Ranveer Singh and L.R. Sharma, Income and Employment Opportunities in Tribal Areas of Himachal Pradesh: Present Status and Challenges for Development, Artha-Vikas, Vol. XXXII, No. 1 January-June, 1996.

29. S.P. Saraswat “Economics of Marketing of Orange in Himachal Pradesh”. The Bihar Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Vol. IV, No.3, July-Sept. 1996.

30. P.S. Dahiya, Ranveer Singh and M.L. Sharma, “Key Determinant Factors in Growth and Success of A Co-operative Society in rural India: A Case Study of LPS in Himachal Pradesh”, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Conference number, 1996.

31. Ranveer Singh, “Production and Marketing of Wool in Western Himalayan Region: A Study of Nomadic Shepherds in Himachal Pradesh”, Indian Journal of Agricultural marketing, 10(2) Conference Special, 1996.

32. M.L. Sharma, Ranveer Singh and S.P. Saraswat, “Impact of Hill Area Land and Water Development Project on Farm Economy: A Case Study of LIS Kanda – Panesh in Shimla district of H.P.”, Financing Agriculture, Vol. XXVII, No. 3, Oct- Nov., 1995

33. A.L. Nadda, Ranveer Singh and P.S. Dahiya, “Agricultural Credit Over dues: Emerging Problems in Himachal Pradesh, Financing Agriculture, Vol. XXVII, No. 1, January-March, 1995.

34. S.P. Saraswat and C.S. Vaidya “Apple Trade in India With Special Reference to Western Himalayan Region”. The Bihar Journal of Agricultural Marketing Vol. III, No. 2 April – June 1995.

35. S.P. Saraswat, Ranveer Singh and Prem Singh Dahiya, “Structural Changes in Farm and Non-Farm Employment in Himachal Pradesh: A Case Study of Kot Village”. Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 50, No. 3, Conference No. July—Sept. 1995.

36. M.L. Sharma, S.P. Saraswat and R. Singh, “Impact of Hill Area Land and Water Development Project on Farm Economy: A Case Study of LIS Kanda-Panesh in Shimla District of Himachal Pradesh” Financing Agriculture, Vol. XXVII, No. 3, Oct.-Dec. 1995.

37. S.P. Saraswat, Ranveer Singh and P.S. Dahiya, “Structural Changes in Farm and Non-Farm Employment in Himachal Pradesh: A Case Study of Kot Village”, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Conference Numbers, 1995.

38. J.P. Bhati, Ranveer Singh and L.R. Sharma, “Productivity, Equity and Environmental Conservation Issues in Livestock Planning: A Study in Himachal Pradesh Himalayas”, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Conference Number, 1995

39. Ranveer Singh and Tulsi Raman Sharma, “Sustainable Livestock in Mountains of Western Himalayan Region - A Study in Himachal Pradesh”, Agricultural Situation in India, Vol. XLVIII, No. 11, February, 1994.

40. A.L. Nadda, Ranveer Singh and C.S. Vaidya, “Performance and Potential of Indian Apple Export”, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. XLIX, No. 3, July-September, 1994.

41. Ranveer Singh, C.S. Vaidya and A.L. Nadda, “Export Potential of Indian Apple in the New Economic Environment”, Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Conference Special Number, 26-28 October 1994.

42. Ranveer Singh, Tulsi Raman and Kavita Sharma, “Production and Marketing of Hill Vegetables - A Study of Himachal Pradesh”, Agricultural Marketing, Vol. XXXVII, No. 2, July-September, 1994.

43. S.P. Saraswat, Amresh Sharma & Aruna Sharma, “Structure of Rural Employment in Hindukush Himalayas – Study in Himachal Pradesh”. The Indian Journal of Labour Economics, Vol. 36, No. 4 Conference N0. Oct.-Dec. 1993.

44. S.P. Saraswat, Marketing of Himachal Apple in India”. The Bihar Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Vol. II. No. 4, Oct.-Dec. 1994.

45. P.S. Dahiya, Ranveer Singh and S.P. Saraswat). Changing Pattern of Employment and Income in Hilly Areas - A Case Study of A Village in Himachal Pradesh, Indian Journal of Labour Economics, XXXIV Annual Conference, December, 1993

46. J.P.Bhati and Ranveer Singh, “Vegetables for Employment and Income Growth in Hill Areas”, in Employment Through Rural Development, Towards Sustainability, (Ed.) V.S. Mahajan, Deep and Deep Publications, New Delhi, 1993.

47. J.P.Bhati and Ranveer Singh, “Changes in Population, Labour Force and Land Use in Himachal Pradesh: A Strategy for sustainable Agricultural Development in Hilly Areas”, The Bihar Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Vol. I, No. 3, July-September, 1993.

48. J.P. Bhati, Ranveer Singh M.S. Rathore and L.R. Sharma, “Diversity of Mountain Farming Systems in Himachal Pradesh, India”, Sustainable Mountain Agriculture, Eds. N.S. Jodha M. Banskota and Tej Partap, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, Vol. 2, 1992.

49. J.P.Bhati and Ranveer Singh, “Increasing Farm Income and Employment in Hilly Areas: A Study in Himachal Pradesh”, Agricultural Situation in India, Vol. XLVI, No. 12, March, 1992.

50. J.P. Bhati, Ranveer Singh and L.R. Sharma, “Tribal Farming System in Mountainous Region of North-West India”, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. XLVII, No. 3, July-September, 1992.

51. Ranveer Singh, B.K. Sikka, and Rakesh Kumar, “Profitability of Apple Cultivation in Himachal Pradesh”, Agricultural Situation in India, Vol. XLVII, No. 8, November, 1992.

52. L.R. Sharma, J.P. Bhati and Ranveer Singh, “Emerging Farming Systems in Himachal Pradesh: Key Issues in Sustainability”, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 46, No. 3, July-Sept., 1991.

53. J.P.Bhati and Ranveer Singh, “Agro-Climatic Decentralised Planning for Sustainable Agriculture Development in Hilly Region”, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. XIV, No. 3, July-September, 1990.

54. S.P. Saraswat, “Impact of Limestone Quarrying on Society: A Study of Uttar Pradesh Himalayas in India” Himalayan Research and Development Journal Vol. No.1st & 2nd June-December, 1990.

55. Ranveer Singh, “Production and Marketing of Wool in Himachal Pradesh”, Wool and Woollens of India, Vol. XXVII, No.4, October-December, 1990.

56. S.P. Saraswat & Tulsi Raman Sharma, “Trend in Ginger Production in India” Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 16 No.1 & 2, 1990.

57. Ranveer Singh and J.P. Bhati, “Role of Vegetables in Increasing Employment and Income in Hill Agriculture-Case of Himachal Pradesh”, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 43, No. 3, July-September, 1988.

58. Tulsi Raman Sharma, Ranveer Singh and M.S. Jairath, “Livestock Pressure on Land - A Study in Himachal Pradesh”, Agricultural Situation in India, Vol. XLIII, No. 3, June, 1988.

59. M.S. Jairth, S.P. Saraswat and R. Sharma, “Pattern of finance to Rural Artisans in Himachal Pradesh”. Banking Finance Vol. I, No. 9, September 1988.

60. R. Swarup and Ranveer Singh, “Economics of Sheep Rearing in Himachal Pradesh”, Carpet-e-World, vol. IX, 1987.

61. R. Swarup and Ranveer Singh, “Impact of Regulation on Fruit-Marketing in Northern India”, Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Vol. I, No. 1, 1987.

62. Ranveer Singh, Meenakshi and R. Swarup, ”Production and Marketing of Wool by Tribal Migrants in Himachal Pradesh”, Agricultural Marketing, Annual Number, Vol. XXIX, No. 1, April-June 1986.

63. Kanwar Prakash Chand and Ranveer Singh, “Diversification of Agriculture in Himachal Pradesh: A Spetio-Temporal analysis”, Agricultural Situation in India, Vol. XLI, No. 9, September, 1986.

64. Kanwar Prakash Chand, Ranveer Singh and M.L. Sharma, “Determining success of Co-operatives: A Study in Himachal Pradesh, Indian Co-operative Review, Vol. XXIV, No. 1, July, 1986.

65. R. Swarup and Ranveer Singh, “Scenario of Regulated markets in India, Indian Society of Agricultural Marketing, News Letter No. 788, August-Sept., 1986.

66. Kanwar Prakash Chand and Ranveer Singh, “National Rural Development Programmes in Himachal Pradesh: Retrospect and Prospect”, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. XLI, No. 4, Part-II, Oct.-December, 1986.

67. R. Swarup and Ranveer Singh, “Costs and Returns in Sheep Rearing: A Study in Himachal Pradesh, Wool and woollens of India, Vol. XXIII, No. 2, April-June, 1986.

68. S.P. Saraswat and P.S. Bhati, “Male or Female: Who Work More in Hill Agriculture”, Himalayan Research and Development Journal Vol. V. June-December, 1986.

69. Kanwar Prakash Chand and Ranveer Singh Diversification of Agriculture in Himachal Pradesh: A Spetio-Temporal analysis, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. XI., No.3, July-Sept., 1985.

70. B.K. Sikka, C.S. Vaidya and Ranveer Singh, “Economic Viability of Apple Orchards: A Case of Loans Extended by H.P. Co-operative Land Development Bank”, Indian Co-operative Review, Vol. XXI, No.4, April, 1984.

71. S.P. Saraswat, ”Growth in Area, Production and Productivity for Oilseeds Vis a vis Cereals and Pulses in H.P.—A District-wise Study”. Agricultural situation in India, Vol. XXXIX, No. 4 July 1984.

72. R. Swarup, Ranveer Singh and B.K. Sikka, “Impact of Regulation on Fruit Marketing in Northern India”, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. XXXIX, No. 3, July-Sept.,1984.

73. Kanwar Prakash Chand and Ranveer Singh, “People’s Participation and Social Forestry: A Case Study of Himachal Pradesh”. Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 3, July to Sept., 1983.

74. S.P. Saraswat & R. Swarup, “Family Labour Utilization on Farms (Some Problems and Prospects in H.P.)” Manpower Journal Vol. XVIII, No. 2 July-Sept. 1982.

75. Ranveer Singh, Y.S. Negi and C.S. Reghubanshi, “Processing of Sugarcane - An Economics analysis”, Indian Sugar, Vol. XXIX, No.8, November,1979.

Research Papers Presented in International Conference /Symposium/Seminar/ Workshop

1. Dr Ranveer Singh presented a paper on “Production and Marketing of Fruits in Himachal Pradesh: Issues for Sustainable Development” paper presented at conference on fruit industry of Himachal Pradesh organised jointly by Indian Society of Agribusiness Professionals, APEDA and Apple Association of India at Shimla during 29-30 November 2006.

2. Dr Ranveer Singh presented a paper on “Emerging Commercial Farming Systems and Degradation of Forest and Soil Resources in Western Himalayas of India” paper presented at International Seminar on Soil and Forest Degradation in the Himalayan Region organised jointly by Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB), Aas, Norway and Institute of Integrated Himalayan Studies, H.P.University at Shimla during 5-6 April 2006.

3. Dr Ranveer Singh presented a paper on “Common Property Resources Management for Sustainable Livestock Development in Himachal Pradesh, India: A Study of Cost Benefit Sharing Mechanism” at Stakeholders Meeting on Operationalization of Participatory Policy Framework: Empowering Local Community in Livestock Resource Planning and Decision Making, organised jointly by ICIMOD and FAO at Kathmandu during December 16-18, 2002.

4. Dr C. S. Vaidya presented a paper on “Technological options for Development of Marginal Farms in Himachal Pradesh, India” at the International Workshop on Issues and Options of Marginal Mountain Farms in Hindu Kush Himalayas, organised by ICIMOD, Kathmandu, July 8-10, 2002.

5. Jagdish P. Bhati, S. K. Garg and Ranveer Singh, “Strategy for Agricultural Development in the Western Himalayan Region of India: Economic and Environmental Dimensions”, paper accepted for the discussion in the second International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture for Food, Energy and Industry, organised by Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing during September 8 to 13, 2002.

6. Dr Ranveer Singh presented the paper on “Parameters for Local Level Livestock Development Planning: A Study in Himachal Pradesh, India”, at International Workshop on Local Livestock Resource Planning in Hindu-Kush Himalayas, sponsored by FAO and organised by the ICIMOD at Dhulikhel, Nepal during Oct. 11-13, 2001.

7. Dr C.S. Vaidya presented the paper on “Issues and Options of Marginal Farmers in Horticulture Based Farming System in Himachal Pradesh, India” at Stakeholders Meeting on Issues and Options of Marginal Farmers in Hindu-Kush Himalayas, organised by International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) at Kathmandu, Nepal during May 25-27, 2001 .

8. Dr Ranveer Singh presented the paper on “Sustainable Development of Smallholder Dairy Farming in Himachal Pradesh: Priority issues and strategies”, at Stakeholders Meeting on Smallholder Dairy Farming in the Hindu-Kush Himalayas, jointly organised by International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) at Dhulikhel, Nepal during April 17-19, 2001.

9. Dr C.S. Vaidya presented the paper on ”Concept and General Framework to Study Issues and Options of Marginal Farmers in Himachal Pradesh, India”, at International Symposium on Mountain Agriculture in Hindu-Kush Himalayan Region, jointly organised by Asian Development Bank (ADB), Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) at Kathmandu, Nepal during May 21-25, 2001.

10. Dr Ranveer Singh presented the paper on “Status of Dairy production and Related Issues in Himachal Pradesh, India” at Workshop on Small Holder Dairy production in the Hills/Highlands of the Hindu-Kush Himalayan Region, organised jointly by International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Kathmandu, Nepal during Aug. 9-10, 1999.

11. Dr C.S. Vaidya presented the paper on Status of Marginal and Small Farmers in Himachal Pradesh, India” in Planning Meeting on Investigating Issues and Options for Improving Livelihoods of Marginal Mountain Farmers, organised by International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Kathmandu, Nepal during Oct. 11-14, 1999.

12. Dr Ranveer Singh presented the paper on “Small Holder Dairy Farming Initiatives: Success and Failure of Milk Co-operatives” at International Symposium on Livestock in the Mountain/High Land Production Systems: R & D Challenges for the Early Decade of the Next Millennium, organised by ILRI, FAO, CIP, GMP and ICIMOD at Pokhara, Nepal during Dec. 7-11, 1999.

13. Dr B. K. Sikka presented a paper on “Towards making Mountain Farming System Sustainable: A study of Vegetable Cultivation in Himachal Pradesh, India” at Joint Symposium on Small Scale Vegetable Production and Horticulture Economics in Developing Countries, held at Bogor, Indonesia during June 23-26, 1992.