Isha Gramotsavam

Celebrating the Sporting Spirit of Rural India

Aims to rejuvenate the spirit of rural India and foster a sense of community, tradition and healthy competition

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“Gramotsavam is an effort to bring back the spirit of Bharat by making everyone’s life a little more playful. To play is the highway to Physical, Mental, and Social Health.”

Find where Gramotsavam is happening

Gramotsavam matches are happening across various districts of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Kerala.

See which is your nearest venue and attend the celebratory sporting events.

Watch Glimpses

VIDEO FROM 2023

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VISION BEHIND

Gramotsavam

Over 60% of rural India is of working age, yet it faces challenges due to unviable agriculture and non-inclusive growth. The rural youth find themselves engulfed by abject poverty and succumb to addictions. Isha Gramotsavam is an endeavor to rekindle the rural spirit and bring back the celebratory mode in the rural community.

Through sports and an elaborate display of rural culture, Isha Gramotsavam has become an effective tool to transform society by helping villagers stay away from addictions, breaking caste barriers, empowering women, and reviving the resilient rural spirit.

How Sport Has Transformed Lives

KEY COMPONENTS

Volleyball, throwball and kabaddi matches are played at the cluster, division, zone and state levels over several weeks.
The Grand Finale is a two-day celebration of sports, featuring the semifinals and finals of each sport.
Rural culture, dance, music, arts and cuisine are an added attraction at the event.

Impact

2,02,000+

Players

17,000+

Teams

30,000+

Villages

38,600+

Women Players

CELEBRITIES

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“I had heard so much about Gramotsavam, but to be present here as a witness has been simply incredible.”

-Sachin Tendulkar, Former Indian Cricketer & Bharat Ratna

“It brought me immense joy to be a part of this extraordinary event, witnessing the matches!”



-Dhanraj Pillay, Former Indian Hockey Captain, Padma Shri & Khel Ratna

“It was truly a mesmerizing experience witnessing the electrifying atmosphere and the enthusiasm of the participants.”

-Shri Anurag Thakur, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, India

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Sports

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Volleyball

For Men | 6 Players Per Team

Winning Prize: INR 5,00,000

Registration is free & mandatory

Throwball

For Women | 7 Players Per Team

Winning Prize: INR 5,00,000

Registration is free & mandatory

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TALES OF

Transformation

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Inspiring Youngsters to Victory

“I am the sixth son in my family. All of us in our family play volleyball but I was the only one who pursued my passi...

Three Generations of Champions

Nagamani, now 75 years old, has been playing throwball for the past 12 years. She says her life began with throwball....

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Cultural

Events

Local culture, arts, dance, music, traditional games and cuisine are showcased at the event.

Glimpses

Awards & Recognition

Awarded Government of India’s Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar in 2018
Partnered with UNICEF for the 2018 edition
Recognized as a National Sports Promotion Organization by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India
Special consultative status with UN ECOSOC since 2007

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Contact Us

Phone

+91 83000 30999

Email

ishagramotsavam@ishaoutreach.org