LUCKNOW, Nov. 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, defence minister Rajnath Singh, chief minister Yogi Adityanath and other Union ministers have congratulated Lucknow after the Uttar Pradesh capital earned a special place on the global culinary map with Unesco naming it the "Creative City of Gastronomy" in recognition of its famous and diverse food heritage.

Modi on Saturday appealed to people all over the world to visit Lucknow to discover the Uttar Pradesh capital's uniqueness, saying the city is synonymous with vibrant culture, at the core of which is a great culinary culture.

"I am glad that Unesco has recognised this aspect of Lucknow and I call upon people from around the world to visit Lucknow and discover its uniqueness," the prim...