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Department of Sports and Youth Services (DSYS), Government of Odisha, with the All India Football Federation (AIFF)

AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy, Odisha (AIFF and Odisha Sports Department partnership)

An elite youth football academy run as a partnership between the Odisha Department of Sports and Youth Services and the All India Football Federation, backed by FIFA's Talent Development Scheme. The two sides signed their first agreement in November 2023 and renewed it for five years on 8 May 2026. AIFF leads the technical and operational side of player development, and the Odisha department provides institutional, financial and infrastructure support. AIFF reports that in under two years the academy produced a semi-final finish in the U17 AIFF Elite Youth League 2024-25, four players in the India U17 national team setup and a girl progressing to the India U19 Women's National Team.

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Last updated: 7 Oct 2026· Source: AIFF press release on the renewed MoU with the Odisha Government, 10 May 2026
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This entry describes the scheme as run by AIFF press release on the renewed MoU with the Odisha Government, 10 May 2026, but we have not yet been able to link a specific notification, G.O. or guidelines PDF for it. Treat the details below as indicative only, and confirm the current eligibility and amounts with the state sports department or on the official portal before applying.
Eligibility, benefits, amounts and deadlines are set by the implementing government department and change without notice. Always confirm the current terms on the official source linked on each page before applying.

Overview

An elite youth football academy run as a partnership between the Odisha Department of Sports and Youth Services and the All India Football Federation, backed by FIFA's Talent Development Scheme. The two sides signed their first agreement in November 2023 and renewed it for five years on 8 May 2026. AIFF leads the technical and operational side of player development, and the Odisha department provides institutional, financial and infrastructure support. AIFF reports that in under two years the academy produced a semi-final finish in the U17 AIFF Elite Youth League 2024-25, four players in the India U17 national team setup and a girl progressing to the India U19 Women's National Team.

Official documents

Notices and PDFs published by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, including earlier years. Links checked 2026-10-06.

Eligibility

  • ▸ Indicative: Selection is run by AIFF and the Odisha department; the age groups and trials are not stated in the source. Confirm with AIFF or DSYS Odisha.

Benefits

  • ✓ Residential-style elite training, sports science and pathways to professional football, as described by AIFF. No stipend or fee amounts are stated in the source.

Application process

No public application route is described in the source; follow AIFF and DSYS Odisha announcements.

Official link
https://www.the-aiff.com/article/aiff-signs-second-mou-with-government-of-odisha-to-advance-football-development ↗
Application referrals
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Apply via: No public application route is described in the source; follow AIFF and DSYS Odisha announcements.