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Kiren Rijiju: State associations must take a more proactive role in developing Indian football

The Government of India are leaving no stone unturned in their bid promote football across the length and breadth of the country, according to Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju.

The 48-year-old, speaking in an online coaches' concalve on Friday, praised the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for their sustained efforts to develop Indian football.

Rijiju praised the AIFF for successfully hosting the FIFA U17 Men's World Cup in 2017 and wants to replicate the performance in the next event that India is set to host, the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup.