The development is part of the scheme launched by FIFA in 2007.
The AIFF has identified 10 states, including Manipur, where the artificial grass turf is to come up.
The other states are West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Punjab, Delhi, Sikkim, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa.
The AIFF has directed the All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) to submit a proposal regarding the turf. The association’s officials and minister for youth affairs and sports Biren Singh met recently to chalk out an action plan.
The Manipur association’s honorary secretary, L. Ranjit Roy, told mediapersons, “We had a lengthy discussion to find a suitable site for the artificial grass turf”.
“We have identified two possible sites for the purpose — one at Rising Athletic Union ground near Lamlong bridge in Imphal East, while the other is at Lamphelpat in Imphal West. As of now, we have focused on the site at Rising Athletic Union. A proposal will be submitted at the AIFF meeting in New Delhi on June 17,” he added.