Odisha H&UD Minister visits Insectika’s BSF-Based Waste Upcycling Facility at Bharatpur MCC

Bhubaneswar(By Abhishek Mohanty): 
Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra, Minister of Housing & Urban Development and Public Enterprises, Government of Odisha, on Saturday visited Insectika’s state-of-the-art Black Soldier Fly (BSF)–based waste upcycling facility at the Bharatpur Micro Composting Centre.

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.

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