JAMMU, Feb. 3 -- In a significant boost to football development in Jammu and Kashmir, a delegation of instructors from the KNVB Dutch Football Association met with the Secretary, J&K Sports Council, to discuss ongoing and future initiatives aimed at strengthening the sport in the region.

The discussions focused on a strategic roadmap covering short-, mid- and long-term goals, with a particular emphasis on women's football, coach and referee education, youth exchange programs, and expanding the game in rural, tribal, and border areas.

Given football's global appeal and its growing popularity in India, the meeting also addressed grassroots development to nurture young talent.The possibility of formalizing collaborations through a Memorand...