Rat Meat Will Solve World Food Crisis--Expert

An Indian official has released his plan to stem world hunger:

Eating rats is the best way for rich and poor people to solve the global crisis of rising food prices.

"This will help in mitigating the global food crisis. We are sure that it will work wonders," Prakash told AFP. "It will save half our grain, and will also reduce villagers' dependence on food stock."

Prakash's plan promotes consumption of rat meat in homes, street stalls, restaurants and even international five-star hotels.

He said he was also holding talks with prestigious hotels outside India to encourage them to put rat meat on their menus, but admitted his scheme had to overcome public prejudice.

"The only issue is how people react to rat meat, but I think it will not be a problem," he said.

Mmmmmm, I gots me a hankerin' for some vermin!