Abhishek diwan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Vicharpur village in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district, popularly known as "Mini Brazil" for its deep-rooted football culture, is set to receive a major boost with the construction of an ultra-modern football ground worth Rs 5.10 crore.

The project, to be executed through the state Sports and Youth Welfare Department, aims to provide state-of-the-art facilities to the village’s football players who have earned recognition at the state and national levels despite limited resources. The announcement has sparked excitement among local players and coaches, who believe the new ground will help them further develop their skills and compete at higher levels.

Vicharpur has carved a unique identity not only in India but also internationally as "Mini Brazil", with almost every household in the village producing at least one football player who has represented the state or country in the sport.