Kozhikode is the first City of Literature in India

On World Cities Day, Kozhikode in Kerala and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh have become part of the prestigious UNESCO Creative Cities Network, adding to the list of 55 new cities on Tuesday. These cities around the world have rightfully earned recognition for their dedication to culture, creativity, and innovative urban development.

Kozhikode, the venue of choice for the Kerala Literature Festival and several book festivals, was named the 'City of Literature' by the Unesco Creative Cities Network (UCCN) on Tuesday, making it the first such city in India.

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, was declared the "City of Music" by UNESCO. This is a fitting honor for the city that produced the legendary musician Tansen and where the Scindia Gharana has preserved and propagated music for centuries.