[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.