The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is the national governing body for association football in India and is responsible for the administration, regulation and development of football across the country. Founded in 1948, the federation became one of the founding members of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), establishing its position within the organised structure of Asian football. AIFF is also recognised internationally as India's member association within FIFA. The federation oversees India's national football teams and supports the development of football through competitions, coaching, refereeing, scouting, grassroots programmes, accredited academies and other development initiatives. Its official structure includes India's various state football associations, which form an important part of the country's football administration and registration system. AIFF's activities extend across men's and women's football and different age groups, including national youth competitions and development programmes. The federation operates national-level competitions and development activities designed to increase participation, identify talent and strengthen the overall football ecosystem in India. Its official platform also provides resources covering coaching, refereeing, Blue Cubs leagues, scouting, accredited academies and the National Center of Excellence. AIFF is headquartered at Football House in Sector 19, Phase 1, Dwarka, New Delhi. FIFA's official association profile confirms the same headquarters and identifies the All India Football Federation as India's member association. The federation also maintains a formal governance structure involving its General Body, committees, office-bearers and professional departments. Its current strategic planning includes the Indian Football Strategic Roadmap, Vision 2047, which sets out long-term objectives for the development of Indian football. Through its national teams, competitions, state associations, grassroots initiatives, coaching and referee education, and player-development programmes, AIFF occupies the central administrative role in Indian association football. It serves as the principal organisation connecting Indian football with the wider Asian and global football structures represented by the AFC and FIFA.