IKF (India Khelo Football)
Is a Section-8 Not-For-Profit Organisation building a transparent and standardised grassroots talent identification system for Indian Football !
An UN's Initiative
Not a club, Not an academy, and not an agent
It is a neutral platform designed to ensure that talent is discovered, eveluated, and connected to opportunity !
An UN's Initiative
IKF is the connective tissue of Indian Footballl
The organisation that makes every other part of the ecosystem work better without competing with any of it !
An UN's Initiative
The Inclusion Engine ( Project Naari Shakti)
For the Girls , By the Girls , Of the Girls !
An UN's Initiative
IKF is India's first full stack grassroots football ecosystem
Built on the principle that no child who loves football schould be left without a future because of it !
An UN's Initiative
Our Initiatives
Footprint Projects
Our Initiatives
Footprint Projects
Build the football ecosystem with IKF.
IKF operates across India through regional execution partner, state associations, clubs, legal team, and tournament partners. All stakeholders are integral part of IKF and hence considered as the backbone of IKF
Lead local trials and help IKF's platform to reach talented players
Strengthening Local Roots. Creating National Opportunities.
Access evaluated players and connect with talent emerging from the IKF ecosystem.
Support player contracts, documentation, and safer transitions into opportunity.
Direct pathway to IKF Zonals through IKF Scouts identified talent from your tournament
IKF Achievements
Awards, recognitions, and milestones that reflect the credibility of the platform and the scale of impact it continues to build across Indian football.
India Khelo Football was recognized among Gujarat’s leading sports startups, becoming the only NGO in the category to receive this honor. IKF was awarded a grant of ₹1,00,000 in recognition of its efforts towards strengthening the football ecosystem through grassroots development, talent identification, and player opportunities across the country.
IKF X Mizoram State Association Building on Mizoram’s strong football culture to streamline talent identification and development at scale. Creating direct pathways for players to transition from grassroots to professional opportunities.
IKF x Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation delivered a 45-day football roadshow across 16 locations in Andhra Pradesh. Engaging 1,400+ players, the initiative unlocked opportunities for grassroots talent.
India Khelo Football and the Kerala Government have partnered to strengthen the football ecosystem across the region. Across Seasons 4 and 5, the initiative engaged 1,816 players through multiple trials, giving young footballers a platform to showcase their talent. The partnership has already led to two players earning official contracts with Hyderabad FC and FC Madras.
IKF x Andhra Pradesh Football Association Strengthening grassroots structures in Andhra Pradesh by aligning local ecosystems with a national football pathway. Enabling wider access, structured trials, and seamless progression for emerging talent.
Enhancing football participation in Rajasthan through collaborative grassroots development. Focusing on talent discovery, structured growth, and long-term player pathways.
Following the success of the 2022–23 initiative, the DM Office and DSO Chandrapur partnered with IKF to conduct mega trials with 350+ players, identifying top talent for further development. Selected players advanced to IKF National Finals, with 11 players shortlisted for trials with I-League clubs.
India Khelo Football has been actively scouting talented players from the Subroto Cup, creating pathways for young footballers to progress further in the sport. Apart from scouting, IKF also provides detailed assessment reports to selected players, helping them identify their strengths, areas of improvement, and overall development needs.
Mr. Ajay Devgn endorsed the India Khelo Football initiative while promoting his film Maidaan, highlighting the importance of grassroots football development in India.
India Khelo Football Endorsed by Mr. Shabbir Ahluwalia
India Khelo Football Endorsed by Mr. Amitabh Bachan and Mr. Nagraj Manjule
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Whether you’re a player, donor, CSR supporter, or sponsor — there’s a place for you in this ecosystem. Let’s build the future of Indian football together.
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