India, June 24 -- The 14th Multi Agency Maritime Security Group (Policy) meeting was formally inaugurated in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, marking the first time the high-level national maritime security conference was held outside New Delhi.

Addressing the meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the sea is not merely a geographical boundary but a gateway to vast opportunities, prosperity, and international cooperation.

The Chief Minister highlighted that the 21st century is widely regarded as the Indo-Pacific century and noted that India is emerging as a major maritime power on the global stage. He said hosting the meeting in Odisha reflects the spirit of cooperative federalism promoted by Prime Minister ...