{"id":472,"date":"2025-04-19T16:39:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T11:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.vcenterlibrary.org\/?p=472"},"modified":"2025-04-19T16:44:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T11:14:29","slug":"inauguration-of-new-library-fireside-chat-with-dr-vijay-kelkar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.vcenterlibrary.org\/?p=472","title":{"rendered":"Inauguration\u00a0of new\u00a0library\u00a0&amp; Fireside chat with Dr. Vijay Kelkar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were honored to have Dr. Vijay Kelkar, Padma Vibhushan awardee and one of India\u2019s most influential economists, as the Chief Guest for the inauguration of our newly revamped Venture Center Library.<br>The event was followed by an insightful fireside chat with Dr. Kelkar, where he shared his perspectives on:<br>&nbsp;<strong>Evaluating investments in science &amp; technology \u2013 What outcomes truly matter?<\/strong><br>&nbsp;<strong>The future of research funding \u2013 Grants vs. industry-driven models<\/strong><br>&nbsp;<strong>Economic impact of R&amp;D \u2013 Lessons from his work with CSIR<\/strong><br>The session was highly interactive, with engaged participants posing thoughtful questions\u2014each one answered with Dr. Kelkar\u2019s trademark clarity and depth.<br>A big thank you to everyone who joined us for this special occasion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/venture-center-pune_researchfunding-padmavibhushan-sciencepolicy-activity-7293138866952183810-RxWv?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAErcn4oBGFn906fq6bVMa_JJsQ5ZY5517DI\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/venture-center-pune_researchfunding-padmavibhushan-sciencepolicy-activity-7293138866952183810-RxWv?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAErcn4oBGFn906fq6bVMa_JJsQ5ZY5517DI\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image 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