Bhubaneswar : The Hon’ble Minister for Housing & Urban Development and Public Enterprises, Government of Odisha, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra, paid a visit to Insectika’s advanced Black Soldier Fly (BSF) waste upcycling unit located at the Bharatpur Micro Composting Centre.
During his inspection, the Minister observed the innovative mechanism through which biodegradable waste is efficiently processed using BSF larvae to produce valuable end products. He lauded the initiative for its role in strengthening scientific waste management, minimising pressure on landfills, and generating eco-friendly outputs such as nutrient-rich animal feed and organic soil conditioners.
Dr. Mohapatra praised the collaborative efforts of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Insectika in adopting modern circular economy practices for urban sanitation. He highlighted that such forward-looking technologies are in line with the State Government’s vision for sustainable urban development, environmental conservation, and promotion of green employment opportunities.
Senior officials including Mr. N. Ganesh Babu, Deputy Commissioner, BMC, Mr. Arun Kumar Das, Founder & CEO of Insectika Biotech, Dr. Chinmayee Acharya, Head of R&D, along with other concerned representatives, were present during the inspection.
