Current Affairs - National - Discussion

Lucknow has been declared a UNESCO Creative City under the Gastronomy category in 2025, joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Established in 2004, the UCCN promotes creativity as a core pillar of sustainable urban development. This recognition highlights Lucknow’s centuries-old culinary heritage rooted in Awadhi cuisine, known for its kebabs, biryanis, and refined cooking traditions. With this inclusion, Lucknow joins other Indian cities like Jaipur (Crafts and Folk Art), Varanasi and Chennai (Music), Hyderabad (Gastronomy), Mumbai (Film), and Srinagar (Crafts and Folk Art), further showcasing India’s cultural and creative diversity on a global platform.