Overview

• The AICF dispatched the first quarterly stipends on June 25 covering April through June.
• Forty-two players across seven age groups from under-7 to under-19 each received between ₹60,000 and ₹1.5 lakh.
• The scheme’s total budget of ₹6.15 crore supports talent development over a planned two-year period.
• Recipients were selected based on their rankings at last year’s national championships.
• The AICF plans to elevate national championships into primary venues for identifying emerging talent.