Yes, it’s official, Lucknow is India’s submission to UNESCO as a gastronomic creative city. UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) was established in 2004 with the goal of encouraging cooperation amongst cities that have recognised the strategic importance of creativity in sustainable urban development. The 7 creative fields included in UCCN represent: 

1. Crafts and folk arts

2. Design

3. Film

4. Gastronomy

5. Literature

6. Media arts

7. Music

A city designated by UNESCO for its agricultural practices, food culture, and dedication to sustainable development is known as a gastronomic creative city.

India's Nomination To UNESCO As A Gastronomic Creative City:

The Indian government submitted the Abha Narain Lambah Associates' application to UNESCO. Since 2015, India has been a member of the UNESCO network of Creative Cities, which includes five cities with four different themes: Chennai, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Jaipur, and Mumbai. These cities were chosen because of their distinctive cultural history. Hoping Lucknow will be included in this list shortly.