India, June 4 -- The Coastal Security Wing of Odisha Police organised the "State Level Coastal Security Conference-2026" at the Police Bhawan on Thursday.

The conference featured detailed discussions on the challenges, solutions, and future courses of action regarding the state's coastal security.

Chief Secretary Anu Garg graced the valedictory session of the conference as the chief guest.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Secretary emphasized that coastal security plays a pivotal role in achieving the vision of a "Samruddha Odisha" (Prosperous Odisha). With the rapid development of new ports, fish landing centers, industrial projects, and maritime infrastructure, the strategic importance of the coastal region is rising consistently...