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Govt launches '1 million Toofan Goals' campaign in schools ahead of World Cup 2026

Kerala's General Education department is set to kick off ‘1 million Toofan Goals @ World Cup 2026’ initiative on June 11. The goal? Students are challenged to net 10 lakh goals by July 20. Backed by Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, this campaign blends education with sports, tackling drug abuse through Operation Toofan.

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Jun 9, 2026 · 1 min read · 1 views
Govt launches '1 million Toofan Goals' campaign in schools ahead of World Cup 2026

Key Takeaways

  • •The ‘1 million Toofan Goals @ World Cup 2026’ campaign aims to score 10 lakh goals in schools across Kerala.
  • •Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala will launch the campaign on June 11 at 10:30 a.m. in Ambalamukku.
  • •The initiative will run from June 11 to July 20, targeting students from classes I through XII.
  • •The campaign will also support Operation Toofan, which focuses on combating drug abuse among youth.
  • •A specialized dashboard by KITE will track the campaign's progress and integrate education, sports, and technology.

As countdown to FIFA World Cup begins,General Education department in Kerala preps to launch student campaign. '1 million Toofan Goals @ World Cup 2026' runs June 11 to July 20 in schools from classes I to XII.

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen will kick it off at Global Sports City turf in Ambalamukku,10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Also debuting: a dashboard by Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) to track progress.

Plan is to score 10 lakh goals in schools. It blends education,sports and tech while addressing environmental concerns . The campaign will also support Home department’s Operation Toofan,which combats drug abuse.

By mixing sports with education,organizers aim to promote healthier lifestyles and raise awareness of social issues. Government officials' involvement shows how much they value it… Will it make the impact they're aiming for?

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