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UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network was launched in 2004.
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It aims to foster international cooperation with and between cities committed to investing in creativity as a driver for sustainable urban development, social inclusion and cultural vibrancy.
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It includes cities within its seven creative fields (Crafts and Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Media Arts and Music).
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It strengthen cooperation with and among cities that have recognised creativity as strategic factor of sustainable development in regards with the economic, social, cultural and environmental aspects.
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Cities: The network now includes 295 cities covering around 90 countries.
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There are six Indian cities in UCCN as follows:
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Srinagar – Craft and Folk Art (2021).
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Hyderabad – Gastronomy (2019).
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Mumbai – Film (2019).
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Chennai – Creative city of Music (2017).
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Jaipur – Crafts and Folk Arts (2015).
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Varanasi – Creative city of Music (2015).