During the Mann Ki Baat program on Sunday (July 30), Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an inspiring story of a village in India, now known as Mini Brazil. Vicharpur, situated in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh, has transformed into a hub of young football talent. The journey from being notorious for illegal liquor and drug issues to becoming a football stronghold began around 25 years ago when Rais Ahmed, a former national player and coach, recognized the potential in the village's youth. With limited resources but unwavering determination, Ahmed started coaching football to the youngsters, leading to the village gaining prominence in football circles. Today, Vicharpur boasts a program called Football Revolution, providing sports training to the youth. The remarkable success of this initiative has seen over 40 national and state-level players emerge from the village. The impact has been significant, with 1200 football clubs established in Shahdol and the surrounding areas. Former football players and coaches are now mentoring
