LET’S TRANSFORM THE NORTHEAST TOGETHER. Football in the Northeast is not just a sport – it’s a bridge to peace, pride, and prosperity. With your support, IKF can turn the region’s raw passion into structured careers, community upliftment, and national glory.
Across Mizoram’s muddy pitches, Manipur’s school grounds, and Assam’s riverbank fields, one dream echoes: football can change lives. But dreams need direction. India Khelo Football (IKF) is India’s largest grassroots football movement. A not-for-profit platform, IKF has already scouted 25,000+ young players from 100+ cities and villages — giving them a direct pathway to professional clubs, scholarships, and careers. Now, IKF brings this mission home to the Northeast through a focused 3-year plan (2025–2028) across all 7 states.
Identify 500+ high-potential players (ages 11–17)
Reach 30,000+ youth through trials & workshops
Place players into club academies, scholarships, or IKF Career 360
Train & certify 100+ local scouts, coaches, and mentors
Build sustainable talent pipelines in all 7 states
Why Career 360 matters
Only a few players will turn professional — but every child deserves a future through football. IKF Career 360 is a safety net for the 99%.
No talent is wasted. No effort is unseen. Every child’s journey matters.
Talent scouting + post-event career support
IKF trials & camps utilize public facilities
Capacity-building through coach/scout training
Career 360 = life skills, guidance & long-term safety net
Dedicated girls’ scouting & mentoring pathways
This is not a franchise or for-profit venture. IKF is mission-first and donation-supported. We seek:
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This is a chance to showcase the Northeast’s talent to the world; to provide every child — not just the stars — with structure, mentorship, and direction; and to build a football-driven ecosystem for pride, peace, and prosperity. Let’s build a system that finds and supports every dream — on the pitch or beyond.
No. IKF is a not-for-profit movement. North East Rising is mission-first and donation-supported.
We invite venue nominations and co-branded partnerships. Trials leverage public facilities where possible and integrate school networks for reach.
Dedicated girls’ scouting, fee waivers, and mentoring via ASMITA and IKF scholarships. Safety, access, and visibility are core principles.
Every shortlisted player is enrolled into Career 360 — a pathway into roles like coaching, analysis, sports science, operations, and more.