| Urdu Academy, Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Urdu Academy | |
| Size: | 162px |
| Formation: | 1972 |
| Native Name: | اردو اکادمی، اتر پردیش اتر پردیش اردو اکادمی |
| Type: | Literary |
| Status: | Registered Society |
| Purpose: | Literary and Cultural |
| Headquarters: | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Location: | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Language: | Urdu |
| Leader Title: | Chairman |
| Leader Name: | Chaudhary Kaiful Wara |
| Key People: | Nawaz Deobandi |
| Main Organ: | Academy, Library, Auditorium, Publications |
| Parent Organization: | Ministry of Minorities Affairs UP |
| Affiliations: | Government of Uttar Pradesh |
| Remarks: | To serve the Urdu language in Uttar Pradesh. |
| Secretary: | Mohammad Kaleem |
Uttar Pradesh Urdu Akademi, also known as Uttar Pradesh Urdu Academy or Urdu Academy, Uttar Pradesh, is an academy and registered society formed in the interest of developing the Urdu language and preserving the Urdu tradition and culture. It was established in January 1972.[1] It is under control of the Ministry of Minority Affairs.[1]
The then-Uttar Pradesh government established this academy under registration of Societies Act with a motto of establishing an Urdu institution to look after the development of the Urdu language, literature, and cultural heritage. This institution has compiled many programs in its fold for cultural and educational goals. The office of the academy is situated in Lucknow city.[1]
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.