FIFA and AIFF Launch Football for Schools Project

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced the Football for School Project launch. The Government of India further supports this collaboration. The project aims to broaden the game across the country to reach over 700 million children worldwide.

The programme will also focus on bolstering involvement in football within tribal communities across the globe. The project aims to target 50% female participation as well to encourage overall growth in the development of children through the language of football.