All India Football Federation President Praful Patel. (Photo courtesy: AIFF Media)
In wake of the crisis caused by Covid-19 pandemic, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has pledged to contribute Rs. 25 lakhs to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s PM CARES Fund.
All India Football Federation President Mr. Praful Patel said: “The love, care and support from countrymen has provided us motivation all throughout. Hence, now is the time to pay back our country in whatever manner we can. We need to stand together and help each other hoping to overcome the crisis.”
The AIFF has also directed all employees to work from home from March 14 itself, and all footballing activities under AIFF aegis have also been suspended till further notice.
Meanwhile, several members of the Indian Football Team have also been contributing to the social cause in their own personal capacities.
(AIFF Media)