The Apcricon Theme for the year 2010 was:
“Joining hands for a Rabies free India by 2020″
The fight against rabies cannot be fought alone. This requires coordinated efforts from various stake holders. The three major components of rabies control namely, 1. Stray dog control and Pet dog Licensing 2. Anti-Rabies Vaccination of animals and 3. PEP are dealt by three different sectors, that is Local Self Government, Animal Husbandry and Health respectively. It is high time that an effective intersectoral coordination is established between these sectors, so that Rabies may be eliminated from India.
It is in this context, the 12th National Conference of APCRI has decided to adopt the theme: ‘Joining Hands for a Rabies Free India by 2020’.