Bhubaneswar, Nov 22: Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra today visited Insectika’s state-of-the-art Black Soldier Fly (BSF)–based waste upcycling facility at the Bharatpur Micro Composting Centre here.

During the visit, the Minister reviewed the innovative processes through which organic waste is converted into high-value outputs using BSF larvae. He appreciated the technology’s potential to enhance municipal waste management, reduce landfill burden, and generate sustainable by-products such as protein-rich feed and organic soil enhancers.

Mohapatra commended the partnership between Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation and Insectika in introducing advanced circular-economy solutions in urban sanitation. He emphasized that such technology-driven initiatives align with the State’s commitment to scientific waste processing, environmental stewardship, and creation of green livelihoods.

N GaneshBabu, BMC Deputy Commissioner, Arun Kumar Das, Founder & CEO, Chinmayee Acharya, Head of R&D, Insectika Biotech and other concerned were present during the visit.