Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Maharashtra Launches ‘Mahadeva Football Initiative’ for Rural Talent
The Maharashtra government has started a special football training program called the ‘Mahadeva Football Initiative’.
This program will help 60 boys and girls from rural areas in Maharashtra.
They will get expert coaching, good sports facilities, and the chance to play in big tournaments.
The government signed an agreement with some sports and education groups to make this happen.
The goal is to give young football players a fair chance to learn and grow.
Maharashtra government launches ‘Mahadeva Football Initiative’ to train 60 rural football players.
MoU signed between School Education, Sports and Youth Welfare Department, MITRA, WIFA, and VSTF.
Selected students will receive expert coaching, international-level facilities, and fitness modules.
Program aims to provide opportunities and world-class training for deserving football players.
Students will have the chance to participate in state and national-level tournaments.
- Who
- 60 selected boys and girls from rural and remote areas of Maharashtra
- What
- Launch of the ‘Mahadeva Football Initiative’ for football training
- When
- Announced on November 27, 2025
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To provide opportunities and world-class training for rural football talent
- Initiative Name
- Mahadeva Football Initiative
- Number of Students
- 60
- Organizations Involved
- School Education, Sports and Youth Welfare Department, MITRA, WIFA, VSTF
- Benefits
- Expert coaching, international-level facilities, fitness modules, tournament participation
- Objective
- Provide opportunities and world-class training for rural football talent