Mapping Nanotechnology Research and Innovation in India

Nanotechnology has generated a great deal of excitement world-wide and is being cited as the key technology of the 21(st) century. Nanotechnology provides a window of opportunities for countries like India that tends to address developmental problems and forge economic growth through technological intervention. Emerging technology such as nanotechnology provides a level playing field as even advanced OECD economies are developing competency in this technology. From 2001 onwards, Government of India has given special attention to this area. The present study examines, through bibliometric and other innovation indicators (standards, products/processes developed), the present state of development of nanotechnology research and innovation in India. These findings are discussed in the context of China's activity in this field.