Khelo India ASMITA:
The Khelo India ASMITA Football League 2025-26 was inaugurated in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, marking a major step towards affirmative action in sports to boost women’s participation.
- Khelo India ASMITA is A dedicated affirmative action sports initiative under the Khelo India programme to increase women’s participation in sports, focusing on grassroots talent development, especially among underrepresented communities.
- Launched In: 2025–26, with the inaugural football league in Jalgaon, Maharashtra.
- Ministry: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- Supported by the Sports Authority of India (SAI), All India Football Federation (AIFF), and Western India Football Association (WIFA).
- Aim:
- Provide a dedicated platform for young girls to showcase and develop sporting skills.
- Address historical gender imbalances in sports participation.
- Foster social inclusion by engaging talent from tribal, rural, and minority backgrounds.
- Contribute to nation-building through women’s empowerment in sports.
