India Khelo Football (IKF), in collaboration with its regional partner ALPHA Academy, conducted city-level trials in Patna, which saw strong participation from 208 players. The trials were highly competitive and successfully resulted in the selection of 25 players for the Zonal level, highlighting the effectiveness of IKF’s grassroots talent identification process. Beyond trials, IKF actively engages its Regional Execution Partners in various developmental and operational activities, aiming to strengthen collaboration, improve execution standards, and collectively build a sustainable grassroots football ecosystem across regions.