Kohima: The ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA) hosted a one-day workshop on Black Soldier Fly (BSF) technology at its Dimapur campus on October 15. The event operated under the Waste Insect Nexus for Growth and Sustainability (WINGS) initiative. It brought together government officials and institutional representatives to tackle regional bio-waste.
Dr Tinojongshi Chang, the Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, served as the chief guest. Dr Bibiana Lungbila led the invocation, while Rev Fr Dr Roy George delivered the opening remarks. The session included a musical performance by staff. Rev Fr Dr Roy George noted that organic waste creates significant pollution problems in towns and villages. He explained that larvae turn waste into protein-rich biomass for animal feed. AIDA currently runs six BSF centers across Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Manipur.
Dr Chang warned that local leaders must follow the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026. He said, "Waste generation is a critical issue that needs urgent attention." The Deputy Commissioner urged municipal and agricultural departments to scale up the project for grassroots impact.
Waste management consultant Adrian M Mahung presented data from the Dimapur Municipal Council. Dimapur produces 101.6 metric tons of waste daily. Organic material accounts for 49 metric tons of that total. Mahung pointed to a successful pilot in Ward 15 that reached 95 percent efficiency through source segregation. He proposed decentralized BSF operations to relieve the city's overflowing dumpsite.
Eclose GmbH CEO Dr Stefan Diener praised the local preparation for the technology. He noted that the WINGS initiative builds economic opportunities across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa. During the event, Dr Chang released the AIDA Annual Report 2025-2026. Dr Diener released the AIDA Chronicle, which marks the organization's 40th anniversary. Attendees toured the WINGS facility to see the BSF process firsthand. Project manager Jerome Mangkung closed the event with a vote of thanks, followed by technical sessions and stakeholder talks.
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