On November 1, 2023, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his happiness that Lucknow has been designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. The Prime Minister noted that Lucknow's culinary tradition is at the heart of the city's vibrant culture, and UNESCO's recognition highlights this aspect. Shri Modi called upon people worldwide to visit Lucknow and experience its uniqueness.
Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, said that Lucknow has been designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, a recognition of its distinguished culinary heritage and invaluable contribution to India's rich gastronomic traditions. This honour enhances Lucknow's global stature, positioning it as a premier destination.
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UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy: Designation awarded by UNESCO, recognizing Lucknow's culinary heritage.
Lucknow: City in India recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
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Prime Minister expresses happiness as
Lucknow designated a UNESCO Creative City
of Gastronomy
Posted On: 01 NOV 2025 2:13PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed happiness over Lucknow being designated a
UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
The Prime Minister said that Lucknow is synonymous with a vibrant culture, at the heart of which lies
its rich culinary tradition. He noted that UNESCO’s recognition highlights this distinctive aspect of
the city and called upon people from around the world to visit Lucknow and experience its
uniqueness.
Responding to a post by the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat, regarding this development, Shri Modi wrote on X;
“Lucknow is synonymous with a vibrant culture, at the core of which is a great culinary culture. I am
glad that UNESCO has recognised this aspect of Lucknow and I call upon people from around the
world to visit Lucknow and discover its uniqueness.”Narendra Modi
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Lucknow is synonymous with a vibrant culture, at the core
of which is a great culinary culture. I am glad that UNESCO
has recognised this aspect of Lucknow and I call upon
people from around the world to visit Lucknow and
discover its uniqueness.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat @gssjodhpur
Lucknow has been designated as a UNESCO Creative City of
Gastronomy, a recognition of its distinguished culinary heritage and
invaluable contribution to Indiaʼs rich gastronomic traditions.
This honour enhances Lucknowʼs global stature, positioning it as a
premier destination
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