Besides Prakash has done some research and claims rat is a popular food item in some parts of Bihar, where it is known at roadside hotels by the name of "patal-bageri".
Rat meat is widely popular in Thailand and France and it is a protein-enriched food.
"Rats have almost no bones and are quite rich in nutrition. People at large don't know this cuisine fact, but gradually they are catching up," he pours out enthusiastically.
Besides he has prepared a slew of mouth-watering recipes and is willing to share his rat secrets with chefs across the state. He would like to encourage rat-farming in a big way.
The maverick official does catch headlines off and on, but then not many seem to take him seriously. Anyway the welfare department he is heading is fairly low in hierarchy and doesn’t command much of a clout in the scheme of things.
But he remains undeterred, going by reports. For he is now turning his attention to snakes.
Prakash wants to promote snake-catching as their venom commands a good price in the market.
From rats to snake is indeed an interesting transition.
Source-Medindia
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