Meerut

Meerut is a city in the western part of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Meerut district. it is 80 km (50 mi) northeast of the national capital, New Delhi, and is 480 km (300 mi) west of the state capital, Lucknow. Meerut is the second-most populous city in the National Capital Region (NCR), after Delhi. As of 2024, Meerut is the 34th-most populous city in India.

In 1803, Meerut rose to prominence during the British colonial era, where it was the site of one of India’s largest cantonments. Meerut was one of the first locations where the 1857 rebellion against British rule began. It is sometimes referred to as the 'Sports City of India' since it is one of the largest producers of sports goods in the country. The city is also known as the biggest producer of musical instruments in the country, as well as one of Asia's biggest gold markets. The city is also an education hub in western Uttar Pradesh. Meerut city has the third-highest per capita income after Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida and Greater Noida).

India's first Regional Rapid Transit System, Delhi Meerut RRTS, is partially operational in Meerut, and is an inter-city high-speed metro corridor. Meerut is connected by three expressways, including the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Ganga Expressway and Meerut-Kanpur Expressway.