Gwalior Included in UNESCO Creative Cities for Its Musical Heritage
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Gwalior included in UNESCO Creative Cities |
| Date | On the occasion of Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day |
| Key Announcement | Gwalior recognized as 'City of Music' by UNESCO |
| Union Minister | Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the inclusion |
| UNESCO List | 55 Creative Cities from around the world |
| Indian Cities Included | Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) and Kozhikode (Kerala) |
| Category | Gwalior for 'Music', Kozhikode for 'Literature' |
| Total Cities in UNESCO List | 350 cities from over 100 countries |
| Proposal Submitted By | Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department |
| Reason for Gwalior's Selection | Known worldwide for musical heritage, association with Tansen, Baiju Babara, Raga-Ragni, Dhrupad |