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Abstract : The present debate on nanotechnology has shifted more towards innovation and commercialization issues (Genet, et. al. 2012). Also regulatory issues, issues of patenting and standardization, EHS/ELSI (Environment, Health, Safety issues; and Ethical, Legal, Societal Implication) concerns have emerged. Thus in the present context, the key challenge is in exploiting promising research; developing novel strategies that provide novel pathways for successful translation. Unlike other key technologies, emerging economies have been actively involved in developing capability in this key field. However, translational research (converting “blue sky” research into a tradable commodity) has been an outlier in spite of promising research seen in emerging economies. What would be the effective policy interventions to bridge the “valley of death” remains a puzzle for policymakers, particularly in emerging economies? (Ramani, 2014). The study examines this ‘puzzle’ in the Indian context i.e. what types of policy interventions can help in exploitation of nanotechnology research for addressing socio-economic challenges.