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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h3><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Fireside chat with Dr. Vijay Kelkar&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 18pt;">| Investing in science and&nbsp; technology: An economist's view</span></h3>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Discussion Highlights:</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Investing in Research &amp; Innovation: How should the government and society evaluate investments in science and technology? What outcomes truly matter?</p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Funding Challenges &amp; Opportunities: As funding shifts towards industry and loans, what&rsquo;s the future of government grants for research and academia?</p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">&nbsp;Economic Impact of R&amp;D: Insights from Dr. Kelkar&rsquo;s work with CSIR on measuring the socio-economic impact of research investments.</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>About Dr. Vijay Kelkar:</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">&nbsp;Dr. Kelkar has held senior positions in the Government of India, including Finance Secretary, Chairman of the Finance Commission, and Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum &amp; Natural Gas.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India&rsquo;s second-highest civilian honor, in 2011 for his exceptional contributions to the nation.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">He is currently the Chairman of the India Development Foundation, Vice President of the Pune International Centre, and Chairman of Janwani, Pune.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Co-authored the acclaimed books In Service of the Republic and Rising to the China Challenge, offering insights into economic policy and strategic growth</p>
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<p><strong>Date:</strong> 7 Feb 2025<br><strong>Time:</strong> 4.45 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid(In Person at Venture Center &amp; Online via Zoom)<br><br><strong>Register here</strong> - <a href="https://forms.gle/WynuMYWBkm3A3ipf6">https://forms.gle/WynuMYWBkm3A3ipf6</a></p>
<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f1ea6f76-7fff-f907-81b4-71551a4aeb1f">Special Note: </strong>A few copies of Dr. Kelkar&rsquo;s book, In Service of the Republic, will be available for purchase and signing at the event.</p>
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DESCRIPTION:Fireside chat with Dr. Vijay Kelkar | Investing in science and  technology: An economist's view
 
Discussion Highlights:


Investing in Research & Innovation: How should the government and society evaluate investments in science and technology? What outcomes truly matter?


Funding Challenges & Opportunities: As funding shifts towards industry and loans, what’s the future of government grants for research and academia?


 Economic Impact of R&D: I...
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SUMMARY:Renowned economist Dr. Vijay Kelkar discusses funding shifts, the socio-economic impact of R&D, and the future of research in India.
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