Lucknow named UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
What happened
- UNESCO designated Lucknow a Creative City of Gastronomy; the PM welcomed it on 1 November 2025 [PIB].
Background
- Lucknow’s food tradition is Awadhi cuisine, the “culinary culture” the PM referred to [PIB].
Why it matters
- The tag can help food tourism and the small eateries and craft cooks who carry Awadhi cuisine.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-11-01): UNESCO designated Lucknow a Creative City of Gastronomy; the PM welcomed it on 1 November 2025.
- The tag can help food tourism and the small eateries and craft cooks who carry Awadhi cuisine.
Quotable data pointthe PM welcomed it on 1 November 2025.
PIB: PMO: Lucknow UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, 1 Nov 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: UNESCO Creative Cities from India.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Lucknow joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in which field?
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
The Creative Cities Network is run by
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Who posted about the designation before the PM responded?
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: PMO: Lucknow UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, 1 Nov 2025
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