Context:
The Khelo India ASMITA Football League 2025-26 was launched in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, marking a significant step toward affirmative action in sports aimed at boosting women’s participation, especially from underrepresented communities.
About Khelo India ASMITA
- What It Is:
- A focused affirmative action initiative under the broader Khelo India programme designed to increase women’s participation in sports, primarily by developing grassroots talent among marginalized groups.
- Launch:
- Initiated in 2025–26 with the inaugural football league held in Jalgaon.
- Administering Ministry and Partners:
- 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.
- Promote social inclusion by engaging tribal, rural, and minority community talent.
