Grassroot Development Program
The Grassroot Development Program is a fully-funded initiative focused on empowering young athletes in India, especially from underserved communities, by nurturing talent at the school and community level. Through strategic financial support, structured training, and educational scholarships, the program is dedicated to bridging opportunity gaps and building a pipeline of future sports leaders.
Program Details
Targeting students below 18 years of age, the program brings together multiple interventions: grant support for grassroots sports entities, scholarships for deserving girl athletes, and inclusive school-based sports and life skills training. By 2025, the initiative aims to impact over 2,000 young beneficiaries nationwide.
The Grassroot Development Program is built on the pillars of equal opportunity, holistic development, and sustainable sports infrastructure.
Grant Partnerships
To provide financial aid to grassroots sports organizations supporting athletes under 18 years old. The program enhances access to coaching, sports facilities, integration of sports science, and participation in tournaments, ensuring equal opportunities regardless of socio-economic background.
Increased support for grassroots sports means better resources, improved training environments, and expanded opportunities for young athletes to participate and excel at multiple levels.
Girl Education Scholarship
To support deserving girls from marginalized or low-income backgrounds by providing education scholarships, enabling them to pursue both sports and academics without financial hindrance.
Key Features & Impact:
- Annual scholarship of ₹10,000 for 100 selected girl athletes under 18 years old.
- Designed for athletes who have played at district, zonal, state, or national levels and have scored at least 50% in their last academic year.
- Scholarship covers tuition, books, uniforms, exam fees—directly aiding their educational expenses.
- Application open to girls enrolled in any school (government, aided, trust-run, or private) without substantial alternate financial aid.
- Clear criteria: regular attendance, satisfactory performance, and submission of valid supporting documents required (including income proof, sports certificates, marksheets, etc).
- The goal is to reduce dropout rates, recognize sporting potential, and balance academics with sports, thus fostering all-round growth among young female athletes.
School Program
A specialized, school-based sports and life skills initiative, currently implemented across multiple government schools, offering structured coaching, essential equipment, and holistic growth opportunities at zero cost to the school or students.
What We Offer:
- Certified Coaching: Regular sports sessions in Volleyball, Throwball, and other multi-sport formats led by qualified coaches.
- Life Skills Curriculum: Emphasis on communication, teamwork, leadership, and journaling for personal growth.
- Full Support: Free sports kits, equipment, and training resources provided.
- Inclusion & Reach: Mixed-gender and mixed-age sessions, focusing particularly on Grades 5–8.
- Schools Served: Currently active in schools like Gunjur Palya, Gunjur, Kodathi, and Devarabeesanahalli Government Higher Primary Schools.
Impact:
- Improved physical health, confidence, and resilience among students.
- Enhanced teamwork, communication, and leadership abilities.
- Emotional well-being and self-reflection encouraged via life skills modules.
- Over 10 lakh invested to date, ensuring every child, irrespective of background, gets a transformative experience.
