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North East Rising

Project Northeast Rising

Empowering Football Talent from Northeast India Project Northeast Rising is a dedicated initiative by India Khelo Football (IKF) focused on building a long-term football development ecosystem across Northeast India — one of the strongest contributors to Indian football talent. The initiative is designed to create structured opportunities for young players through grassroots scouting, player development, mentorship, and holistic support both on and off the field.

North East Rising

Why Your Support Matters

Despite the immense football culture and talent in the Northeast, many young players still face challenges related to access, exposure, financial limitations, and lack of structured pathways.

Project Northeast Rising addresses these challenges through:

Grassroots football trials across Northeast states Talent identification and player development support Financial assistance for deserving footballers Access to zonal rounds and national football finals Connections with clubs, academies, and scouts Holistic player development through IKF Pathway 360 Building More Than Players

Through IKF Pathway 360, players receive support beyond football, including:

Leadership and communication skills Discipline and teamwork development Basic digital and employability skills Career guidance and job-readiness support The goal is to ensure that every player has opportunities for a stable and meaningful future — whether in football or beyond it.

How Donors Create Change

Sponsoring participation for talented players Funding travel and football opportunities Expanding scouting and trials across remote regions Supporting mentorship and life-skill initiatives Creating pathways to clubs, academies, and national exposure Join the Mission By supporting Project Northeast Rising, donors become part of a nationwide effort to create equal opportunities for football talent from Northeast India. Every donation helps ensure that no player is held back by geography, financial limitations, or lack of access.

Ready to back North East Rising?

Every contribution goes directly into this project. 80G tax exemption applicable.

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Disclaimer

India Khelo Football (IKF) is NOT an agent, intermediary, club, or football academy. IKF is a neutral platform that connects all dots of the football ecosystem.

At IKF, we do not charge any fee to clubs for accessing players, nor do we charge players for being scouted or connected to a club — apart from the one-time registration fee.

Players pay a single registration fee of ₹125 (inclusive of GST), applicable only for the city round. Participation is free for girls and underprivileged children (with valid government proof).

Beyond the city round, there are no charges at all — zonal rounds and the national finals are completely free for everyone.

If any individual or organisation asks for additional payment, makes false claims, or misrepresents IKF in any manner, please report it immediately at:
📧 indiakhelofootball@gmail.com

IKF remains committed to transparency, fairness, and creating a safe, genuine pathway for all aspiring footballers.