Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department has partnered with India Khelo Football (IKF) to launch the “Tyger IKF Scout on Wheels” initiative, a 45-day football roadshow aimed at discovering grassroots talent and empowering communities across the State.The department will facilitate the entire tour under the leadership of Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) managing director Amrapali Kata, ensuring seamless logistical execution across seven major cities- Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Rajamahendravaram, Sattenapalle, Kurnool, Anantapur and Tirupati. The initiative will also reach over 10 satellite towns, bringing football trials, clinics, parent workshops and girls’ empowerment sessions directly to local communities.“Tourism is not just about destinations, it is about celebrating the people and their stories. By supporting Scout on Wheels, we are endorsing a campaign that takes football, empowerment and pride to every corner of Andhra Pradesh,” said Ms. Amrapali, adding: “Together, we will ‘Discover Andhra through Football’ and present our State as one of opportunity, culture and youth energy.”Founder, managing director and CEO of Tyger Capital Gaurav Gupta said the objective of the initiative was to empower communities with financial freedom. “Through this campaign, our 27 branch volunteers will work directly with parents and players to provide financial literacy, apprenticeships for youth, and job opportunities for families,” said Mr. Gupta, insisting that it was not just about loans, but it was about giving families the freedom to dream.Founder of IKF Phani Bhushan said by bringing ‘‘Scout on Wheels’‘ to Andhra Pradesh, “we are proving that football opportunity should not be limited to traditional States. This is about scouting players, empowering girls, engaging parents, and above all, turning Andhra Pradesh into a football-playing State.”The initiative is expected to create professional opportunities for over 1,000 players, engage over 2,000 parents in awareness sessions and empower 300 plus girls through workshops on health, nutrition and sports.Registrations for all cities will open soon on IKF’s website and will be declared on AP Tourism’s social media handles also. Players in the 11-17 age group can participate in these events.Published - September 17, 2025 08:27 pm IST