Which of the following city is recognized as City of literature by UNESCO's Creative Cities Network?​

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Kozhikode

Explanation:

Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is recognized as a City of Literature by UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. This recognition highlights the city’s significant contributions to literature and its deep-rooted literary heritage.

Information Booster:

UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) Overview:

• Established: 2004

• Creative Fields Covered:

  • Crafts and Folk Art

  • Design

  • Film

  • Gastronomy

  • Literature

  • Media Arts

  • Music

• Annual Conference:

  • Brings together mayors and stakeholders from UCCN cities

  • Provides a platform to strengthen international ties

  • 2024 Conference Location: Braga, Portugal (July)

Objective of UCCN:

• To incorporate creativity and cultural industries into local development plans.
• Foster international cooperation to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) through innovative urban strategies and community benefits.

Indian Cities in UCCN:

1. Kozhikode (City of Literature, 2024)
• Prominent in Kerala's literary and cultural heritage
• Hosts over 500 libraries and has produced notable literary figures like S. K. Pottekkatt and Thikkodiyan
• Home to the first Malayalam novel "Kundalatha" (1887)
2. Other Indian Cities in UCCN:
• Jaipur: Crafts and Folk Arts (2015)
• Varanasi: Creative City of Music (2015)
• Chennai: Creative City of Music (2017)
• Mumbai: Film (2019)
• Hyderabad: Gastronomy (2019)
• Srinagar: Crafts and Folk Art (2021)