Praful Patel has always been active member at the meetings. It was during the fag end of the year that Praful Patel took active part in the SGBM meeting and presided over the same. It was on the 20th of December, 2013 that these meetings were held at the Football House in Delhi, Dwarka. The meeting also brought into limelight several issues that were acting as a barrier towards the growth of the Indian football. In addition, it also emphasized on the need of implementing a uniform sports code throughout the country, the foundation of which was laid by the Indian government. The article below tells you more about these meetings and how Patel contributed towards the growth of Indian football.
The AIFF committee, headed by NCP Leader Praful Patel met to discuss several issues, linked directly to the growth of Indian football. Patel took active part in both the meetings; the Social General body Meeting (SGBM) and the Annual General body Meeting (AGBM), on the 20th of December, 2013. The other important members who took active part in the meeting apart from Patel were the General Secretary of the AIFF, Mr. Kushal Das, Vice Presidents Mr. KMI Mather, Mr.Shubhash Chopra, Mr. Subrata Dutta, Mr. Larsing Sawyan, the Treasurer Mr. Hardev Jadeja and the several other member associations and the committee members.
The IMG-R representatives Mr. Anshu Jindal and Ms. Priti Srivastava were present for the AGBM meeting along with the FIFA Regional Development officer, South and Central Asia, Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran.
The SGBM meeting was held to bring in amendments to the constitution of the AIFF. The amendments generally adhered to a set of rules and regulation put forward by the Indian government, for the need of a uniform sports code, throughout the country. The amendments have a useful role to play towards the growth of football in India. Given below is a list of the amended part.
“…The President, the Vice-Presidents, the Treasurer and the Members of the Executive Committee shall be elected by the General Body for a period of four years, however, the President and the Treasurer shall cease to hold that post on attaining 70 years of age…”
In addition, the amendment also mentioned that the President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) could hold his office, for a maximum period of twelve years, without or with a break.
Heavy Industries Minister Praful Patel further exhorted in his speech that the Ministry of Sports Youth and Affairs, wanted the AIFF body to adopt a few directives. He also said that our constitution was to display immense clarity, once the anomalies, as suggested by Mr. Subrata Dutta, were changed. If we are to come to terms with reality, then the years, 2014-2017 earmark as the most important years for the Indian football. As the nation leads towards the beginning of the Under 17 FIFA World Cup, the AIFF will certainly witness a seas-change across all its verticals, ranging from administration to finance to training.
Praful Patel’s contributions towards India’s progress in the next few years in terms of football would be equally pivotal. To start with, Patel has already introduced the Grassroots Programs, to select the best young talent across all corners of India that would lead to the formation of the Under 17 football squad.
To add to the tally, India might also see a few big new names, hogging away the limelight, bearing sheer football finesse. If that was not enough, the AIFF also discussed about the state and the plight of Women’s football, in the years to come. While Kushal Das emphasized on AIFF complying with the set guidelines related to age and tenure last year itself, Ms. Sara Pilot gave the members, an insight into Women’s Football. Slowly but gradually, the AIFF is already setting up a platform for India’s youth, allowing the nation to secure an important position, on the map of world football.; and the journey is only upwards from here on.
AIFF President Praful Patel had also signed a MoU with the Australian Football Federation (AFF) which will now facilitate the AIFF with assistance in the field of finance, administration and training. To avail more information on Praful Patel profile, follow him on his social networking sites including Facebook, Google+ and his YouTube channel.
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