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About Tripura
Tripura is a state in Northeast India. The third-smallest state in the country, it covers 10,491 km2 (4,051 sq mi); and the seventh-least populous state with a population of 36.71 lakh (3.67 million). It is bordered by Assam and Mizoram to the east and by Bangladesh to the north, south and West .Tripura is divided into 8 districts and 23 sub-divisions, where Agartala is the capital and the largest city in the state. Tripura has 19 different tribal communities with a majority Bengali population.majority Bengali, English and Kokborok are the state's official languages. The area of modern Tripura — ruled for several centuries by the Manikya Dynasty — was part of the Tripuri Kingdom (also known as Hill Tippera). It became a princely state under the British Raj during its tenure, and acceded to independent India in 1947. It merged with India in 1949 and was designated as a 'Part C State' (union territory). It became a full-fledged state of India in 1972.Tripura lies in a geographically isolated location in India, as only one major highway, National Highway 8, connects it with the rest of the country. Five mountain ranges — Hathai Kotor, Atharamura, Longtharai, Shakhan and Jampui Hills — run north to south, with intervening valleys; Agartala, the capital, is located on a plain to the west. The state has a tropical savanna climate, and receives seasonal heavy rains from the south west monsoon.Forests cover more than half of the area, in which bamboo and cane tracts are common. Tripura has the highest number of primate species found in any Indian state. Due to its geographical isolation, economic progress in the state is hindered. Poverty and unemployment continue to plague Tripura, which has a limited infrastructure. Most residents are involved in agriculture and allied activities, although the service sector is the largest contributor to the state's gross domestic product.According to the 2011 census, Tripura is one of the most literate states in India, with a literacy rate of 87.75%. Mainstream Indian cultural elements coexist with traditional practices of the ethnic groups, such as various dances to celebrate religious occasions, weddings and festivities; the use of locally crafted musical instruments and clothes; and the worship of regional deities. The sculptures at the archaeological sites Unakoti, Pilak and Devtamura provide historical evidence of artistic fusion between organised and indigenous religions.
About Tripura Football
Tripura has got a long tradition in the game of football. The game starts walking of the Petronius of Kings of this state in 18th century .Though organised Football started in 50’s century in the form of Association namely Tripura Football Association which got affiliation to the All Indian Football federation in the year 1968. But before that Football was most popular game in this State . The beauty of this tiny State is peaceful co-existence of Tribal and Non-tribal people and in both the section Football was very much popular. The then time Football activities initiated by different clubs. In the later stage different office recreation clubs were also involved. Tripura is the fertile land for of Footballers .Too many Footballers of the state showed their unique performance in the State, National, and also International arena.
To create name and fame Football players of the state brought Lawrence from inside and outside of the state in many occasions. Although the State is the smallest area and population the performance of the footballers of the state is very much satisfactory in the National level Football Tournaments organized by A.I.F.F, S.G.F.I. and S.M.C. Tournament
As Tripura is a land locked State situated in the remotest corner of India depending fully on the help of the Central government. So mainly due to financial crunch development of Tripura football Association could not touch the bench mark . But till now Association expanded its activities in all Sub-divisions and Districts of this State. Apart from the traditional activities like league /knock-out tournaments the remarkable effort in the commencement of Women Football and School Football . In both the sections Tripura showed its talents in National and International competition. Tripura gave birth no. of Footballers those who represented India to participate in the International arena.
It is increasingly belief that inter club Football competition is the backbone for the uplift man of the standard of Football players in the State. In the past after the completion of the local league and Knock-out competitions most of the clubs participated outside of the State especially in the North Eastern Football Tournaments, Bangladesh and Kolkata namely Jain Memorial Football tournament Karimganj, Captain N.M Gupta Trophy Silchar , Lamding and Badharpur Football Tournament,Dugar Shield Tejpur,Bordowali Trophy Giwhati ,Rolence Trophy Dhaka(Bangladesh),Sri Krishna Golf Club Patna(Bihar), Independence Cup Kumilla (Bangladesh) I.F.A Shield Kolkata and the performance and result of those Tournaments were remarkable. The participating club were Birendra Club, Friends Union, United Friends, Police AC, DM Club, Forward Club, Settlement Club, Town Club, Lal Bahadur Sastri Club and T.F.A XI. In addition to that Blood Mouth Club , Nine Bullets Club , Agiye Chalo Sangha, also participated in the Federation Cup and National league.
AIMS
The aim includes the development of mass participation in the discipline of Football games and competitive Football games in the State. Special emphasis is to be given to the younger generations for their development of character, discipline, brotherhood, unity ,technique , tactics, personality, team spirit and also all-round development through their regular participation in the Football game. Selected outstanding footballers will be considered separately with due weight- age who will bring glory to the State as well as nation from the field of competitive football games.
The main aim is to lay foundation for future achievements, to ensure a harmonious development of the footballers organism, to enhance the general level of his functional abilities, to create a rich fund of various motor skills to form the initial bases of sporting skills.
OBJECTIVE
1. The object of the association is the promotion and development of the football games in Tripura by organisation, management and control over the Football games.
2. The State has good existing and hidden potential in the discipline of Football game. The improvement of the above qualities through scientific principle of coaching is very much necessary so as to improve the standard of performance of the footballers to reach to the higher performance stage.
3. Unless until hidden potential is properly find out in the younger age group that is 8-12 years the performance will not be working in the letter age . So it is to give emphasis for more spotting of talents, coaching and competition for the younger age groups.
4. To create football game consciousness among the masses in order to ensure mass participation in the Football game.
5. Creation of infrastructure;
No program for the development and promotion of modern Football games can be successful unless and until necessary facilities such as playgrounds, scientific coaching training apparatus and equipments qualified couches and balance guide etc. are created. Facilities shall be provided phase manner so that the whole state may be covered in the long run from state capital to panchayat level with the assistance and involvement of all concerned department / agencies .
6. Identification of talented footballers
Identification of talented footballers is a must for making any headway for promotion of Football game and to achieve results . To find out talents and develop the pre -requisite motor qualities of talents football games plays a vital role .
7. Mass participations and competitions
Stress will be given for mass participation in the discipline of Football especially in the rural areas and the competitions is to be strengthened in School/ Rural level competitions.
8. Incentive .
Adequate incentive shall be provided to those who excel in Football competitions. Special incentive is also to be given to outstanding footballers through employments, cash prizes, awards etc. Concerned Couches/Manager shall also be considered for incentive keeping in mind for their services to bring the best out of the footballers.
9. State level and national level participation in the discipline Football games
More emphasis will be given from block level to state participation / competition in the state prior to participate in the National level. An expert committee approved by the TFA should assess the standard of performance and recommend for sending team to participate National level considering the prestige of the state while granting fund for such participation.
10. Strengthening of coaching and training .
Now-a-days the standard of performance of Football game with the advancement of science and technology has reached to its maximum. To enhance performance levels of footballers, effective training and coaching based on scientific principals is must . For providing and Strengthening the area of coaching and training, a new initiative will be taken in the shape of searching of talents through preliminary coaching scheme, to provide basic training of specific skill to the selected talents. Residential coaching camps and also non residential coaching camp shall be organised at various places of Tripura State on long term basis for the talents and to make them more proficient in their areas of Football activities.