Overview

• Divisional Commissioner Roshan Jacob confirmed the Indian government has officially nominated Lucknow for UNESCO’s Creative City of Gastronomy designation
• The Uttar Pradesh Department of Culture and Tourism is collaborating with Abha Narain Lambah to compile a comprehensive dossier showcasing Lucknow’s royal and street food traditions
• The submission, due by the end of June, highlights specialties such as tunday kebab, kakori kebab, biryani and a variety of vegetarian chaats
• UNESCO may conduct a field visit to verify the authenticity of the city’s culinary heritage before deciding on the designation
• If approved, Lucknow would join Hyderabad as the only Indian cities in UNESCO’s gastronomy network, enhancing its cultural profile and tourism