Article 3: Mandate, Social Welfare Mission, and Statutory Objectives of the Bihar Football Association.
The Constitution of the Bihar Football Association sets forth the foundational principles that direct every administrative action, youth development program, and official competition across the State.
Adopted as the guiding statutory compass, Article 3 (Objectives) articulates the association's solemn obligation to utilize football not merely as a sport, but as a transformative instrument for character-building, societal health, anti-substance abuse advocacy, and athletic distinction under the auspices of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
Complete, verbatim constitutional clauses enacted under Chapter II of the Bihar Football Association Constitution.
"To promote, encourage and develop the game of football in the State, and to achieve this, the BFA shall actively involve and encourage the participation of the Youth from all over the State through its agencies of Sub-division and district football/sports Associations and sports-football clubs."
"To utilise the game of football as a medium for the development of the youth by way of inculcating in them a sense of discipline by developing their character and health, and by creating a sense of sportsmanship all of which would benefit the society at large."
"It will aim at discouraging the youth from the influence of such evils as Drugs, Cigarettes, and Alcohol by diverting their attention towards healthy competition in the game of football."
"The B.F.A. will enforce the rules and directives that govern the game and which emanate from the All India Football Federation."
"The BFA will encourage the formation of football clubs. Apart from enforcing the disciplines of the Game as embodied in the laws of the Game and which the club will be obligated to uphold, the participation of clubs in tournaments outside the State will be encouraged."
"The BFA will co-ordinate & encourage tournaments all over the State and strive to create a cohesive network for the game to promote uniformity of purposes."
"The BFA will guide all football organisations, like clubs, sub-div., or Dist. associations to ensure an overall administration of the game so that it will be in consonance with all accepted laws & norms that govern the game."
"For the sole purpose of developing the game, the BFA will mobilize resources, establish training infrastructure, organize clinics, and provide modern technical equipment across all districts."
"The BFA will honour the supreme value of sports, and it will be non-political in nature."
Translating statutory constitutional obligations into measurable football growth on the pitch.
In accordance with Article 3.1 & 3.2, BFA conducts age-group talent camps (U-13 to U-19) in every district, creating a direct pathway from rural schoolgrounds to the Santosh Trophy senior squad.
Implementing Article 3.3, tournaments across Bihar carry the active campaign slogan "Say Yes to Football, No to Drugs", channeling youth energy into athletic fitness and community leadership.
Per Article 3.4 & 3.7, all state leagues, player transfers (CRS), coach educations, and referee assignments follow strict AIFF match-commissioner guidelines and FIFA fair-play standards.
Strictly adhering to Article 3.9, BFA maintains complete institutional autonomy and sports-first meritocracy in team selections, club affiliations, and executive committee elections.
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