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for the 2007–08 season.

Clubs

More than 120 different professional and semi-professional clubs played in the league from the beginning in 1997-98 to last season 2006-07.

Champions

Promoted teams

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References

{{Sports leagues of India Defunct football leagues in India Sports leagues established in 1996 Organizations disestablished in 2007 Professional sports leagues in India

Football leagues in India

Clubs

Champions

Promoted teams

See also

References