Bhubaneswar, June 5 -- With Odisha poised to play a larger role in India's blue economy and maritime development initiatives, the state police have intensified efforts to strengthen coastal security through enhanced surveillance and inter-agency coordination.

Speaking at a national seminar on coastal security in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, Director General of Police (DGP) Y.B. Khurania said authorities are identifying vulnerable stretches along Odisha's 575-km coastline in collaboration with intelligence agencies. A comprehensive security framework is also being developed to address emerging threats from the sea.

Khurania noted that increasing maritime activity driven by blue economy projects and the Centre's Sagarmala programme is expecte...