Urdu Academy, Uttar Pradesh


Uttar Pradesh Urdu Akademi also known as Uttar Pradesh Urdu Academy or Urdu Academy, Uttar Pradesh in the interest of developing the Urdu language and preserving the Urdu tradition and culture it was established in January 1972. It is under control of the Ministry of Minorities affairs.

History

The then Uttar Pradesh government established this academy under registration of society's act with a motto of establishing an Urdu institution to look after the development of the Urdu language, literature, cultural heritage. This institution has compiled many programs in its fold for cultural and educational goals. Office of this academy is situated in Lucknow city.

Activities

The functions of UP Urdu Academy are specified in the memorandum of association of the constitution of Urdu Academy, registered under the Uttar Pradesh Public societies Registration Act.