India, Oct. 14 -- The Government of Meghalaya has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NorthEast United FC (NEUFC), one of the region's leading football clubs.

The partnership, running from 2025 to 2028, aims to promote Shillong as the 'Football Capital of India,' develop grassroots talent, create jobs, and strengthen the state's sports identity.

The MoU was signed by representatives of NEUFC, the Department of Tourism, and the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs.

It marks a collaboration between a professional football club and the state government, combining sports development with tourism promotion.

Under the agreement, NEUFC and the Meghalaya government will organize football camps, coaching programs, fan ...