India, Oct. 30 -- Offshore drilling operations have reportedly begun in the Bay of Bengal, around 43 kilometres from Chandrabhaga coast in Odisha's Puri district, triggering discussions about the possible exploration of oil, natural gas and other mineral resources beneath the seabed.

Large vessels equipped with advanced drilling machinery have been deployed at the site to carry out deep-sea operations. The activities are believed to be part of a geological exploration exercise aimed at studying underground formations and assessing the possibility of finding valuable natural resources, including crude oil and natural gas.

Such deep-sea exploration requires sophisticated equipment, specialised technical expertise and advanced technology. ...