[3] Vinayak Khedekar did not attend school or receive formal education, however, he learned to read and write from his sister.
[2][6] During his service at the Academy, he played a crucial role in identifying, presenting and popularizing the rural and tribal folk art forms of Goa.
He has implemented various programmes showcasing the diverse cultural heritage of Goa, including Bhajans, Kirtans and contemporary art forms.
[3] Other notable programmes like Swarganda, Drums of Goa, Lok Rang, Goniche Khel, Gomant Darshan and Sangeetsav are also his contribution.
[1] He also served on the advisory panel for folk art and puppetry of Indian Council for Cultural Relations, for the India Festival held in the Soviet Union.
[3] His efforts in basic research, field studies and restoration of indigenous art forms, on Goan culture are notable.
[1] He worked on documenting the Chitra Kathi tradition and Kalsutri puppets of Sindhudurg district of Konkan and achieving national recognition for these folk arts.
[3] In addition, audio films like Gomantak Ganesh, Gumat Utsav, and Kshetra Sangeet were created from his ideas.
[7] In the same year he also received the Dr.Komal Kothari Smriti (Life Time Achievement) Lok Kala Puraskar nstituted by the West Zone Cultural Centre, Udaipur.