Tata Trusts Badminton Grassroots Programme
by Tata Trusts
Pathway to Pullela Gopichand Academy
1,000 participants
Tata Trusts' three-tier badminton development programme for children aged 8 to 14 across Mizoram, with a pathway to elite national-level coaching.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
₹300
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Multi-year, tiered training pathway from grassroots centre coaching through Regional Development Centres to the High Altitude Training Centre of Excellence
Eligibility
Open to children aged 8 to 14 years residing in Mizoram. Enrollment happens through the Grassroot Centre in the participant's home district, with no academic prerequisites. Advancement to Regional Development Centres and the High Altitude Training Centre is based on performance.
- Age range
- 8 to 14 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
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Rewards and recognition
Career pathways
Top-performing grassroots players advance to high-performance training under Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy coaches in Hyderabad, with an additional advancement route through the Institute of Technology Management in Raipur.
Recognition
National junior champion pathway
Skills your child builds
Key dates
- Enrollment
- Open all year
High Altitude Training Centre, Aizawl, Mizoram
How to apply
- 1Enroll through the Grassroot Centre operating in the participant's home district
- 2Attend an initial coaching session assessed by the centre's trainer and district Badminton Officer
- 3Register with the local Grassroot Management Committee and pay the applicable monthly centre fee
- 4Top performers are identified by the Mizoram Badminton Association for advancement to a Regional Development Centre
Rules and guidelines
- Training takes place at the Grassroot Centre within the participant's home district
- A four-member Grassroot Management Committee, including a district Badminton Officer, oversees each centre
- Playing equipment such as shuttlecocks and nets is provided at the centre level
Fees and financial support
Fee details
Grassroot Centres operate on a pay and play model; local Grassroot Management Committees set a monthly fee typically ranging from 25 to 300 rupees depending on the centre's location and community affordability. Tata Trusts covers coach salaries for centres where the community cannot sustain them and supports tournament travel costs for players.
About this opportunity
The Tata Trusts Badminton Grassroots Programme is a structured, three-tier badminton development initiative operating across all eight districts of Mizoram. It provides entry-level coaching to children aged 8 to 14 through community-run Grassroot Centres.
Children join through their local Grassroot Centre, each managed by a four-member Grassroot Management Committee that includes a district Badminton Officer and a senior local player. Players who show strong performance advance to a Regional Development Centre for more intensive coaching under experienced trainers.
The most talented players progress to the residential High Altitude Training Centre in Siphir village or to high-performance training at the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad. Since the programme launched in 2018, it has produced four national junior badminton champions from Mizoram.
The programme is implemented by Tata Trusts in partnership with the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Foundation, the Mizoram Badminton Association, and the Mizoram State Sports Council, as part of the Trusts' broader effort to build sporting pathways in underserved parts of the country.
What your child will do
- Badminton coaching drills and match practice at Grassroot Centres
- Physical fitness and conditioning sessions
- Performance assessments for advancement to Regional Development Centres
- District and state-level friendly tournaments
Mentors and faculty
Local trainers overseen by the Mizoram Badminton Association, with advanced coaching from the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy for players who progress to higher tiers.
Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
A structured badminton coaching curriculum developed with the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy, progressing from basic technique at grassroots centres to advanced competitive training at Regional Development Centres and the High Altitude Training Centre.
Frequently asked questions
How do participants progress from a Grassroot Centre to higher levels of training?
Participants who perform well at their local Grassroot Centre are identified by the Mizoram Badminton Association for advancement to a Regional Development Centre, with top talent eventually reaching the High Altitude Training Centre or the Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad.
What ongoing time commitment does the programme require?
Entry-level participants attend regular weekly sessions at their local centre, while those who advance to Regional Development Centres or the High Altitude Training Centre train far more intensively, often on a near-daily residential basis.
What support helps participants continue in the programme long-term?
Grassroot Centres are managed locally by a four-member committee including a trainer and a senior player, and Tata Trusts subsidizes coach salaries and tournament travel for centres and players who cannot afford the full cost.
What outcomes have participants achieved through this programme?
Between 2018 and 2025, the programme produced four national junior badminton champions from Mizoram, with players regularly selected for high-performance training at the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad.
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