H.L. Verma

H. L. Verma is an Indian educational administrator. He previously worked as Vice-Chancellor (2015–20) in Jagan Nath University, NCR. Bahadurgarh, Haryana and President (Vice-Chancellor, 2020–24), at Jagannath University, Jaipur and also served as Vice-Chancellor of Baba Mastnath University (April 2024-2025).

Career He has over five decades of academic experience and has served in various educational institutions in various capacities. He began his teaching career on 2 August 1976 at Patel Memorial National College, Rajpura, Punjab, an affiliated college of Punjabi University, Patiala.

He has also served as Pro Vice-Chancellor (2000-2003), in Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology as Professor & Dean of Management (1996-2013) and Pro- Vice Chancellor (2013-2014), in Apeejay Satya University as a Reader & Head, Department of Commerce Maharshi Dayanand University (1988–96) at Regional Center Rewari now Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur, Rewari.

He was a lecturer in the Department of Commerce Kurukshetra University (1984–88) and served as a lecturer in degree colleges from 1976 to 1984. He authored 12 books and published 63 research papers.

He was born in Sandaur in District Sangrur, Punjab. H. L. Verma is also known as Harbans Lal Verma.

Research He completed his Ph.D. in 1988 on the "Management of working capital in iron and steel industry in India" under the guidance of B.S. Bhatia. His first book came in 1989 named, Management of Working Capital. He supervised 30 research scholars for their Ph.D. degrees.

Books

Vol.1. Understanding HRD – Basic Concepts Vol.2. Dimensions of HRD – Role and Orientation. Vol.3. HRD Practices in India – Assimilation and Implications.

- in Two Volumes (1994). – in Five Volumes (1994). Vol. 1. Metaphysics of Cooperative Movement. Vol. 2. Cooperatives and Rural Development – Re-energizing Rural Frontiers. Vol. 3. Cooperative Banking - Levers of Rural Economy. Vol. 4. Cooperative Marketing – Prolitarianisation of Channels. Vol. 5. Cooperatives and Manpower Development – Tapping Human Resources.