Venue: Atal Sabhagaar, Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut, Uttar Pardesh (INDIA)
The historic city of Meerut dating back from Ramayana and with relics from Mahabharata period is located in the western part of the state Uttar Pradesh, India. Meerut is known as the gateway to Hastinapur-the quintessential site of the epic Mahabharata. Relics and remains dating back to this period prove that this region was the capital of the Kauravas and Pandavas. Meerut city is located 80 km northeast of the national capital New Delhi, and 480 km west of the state capital, Lucknow. Meerut is one of the largest manufacturers of sports goods in the country, known as the "Sports City of India”. The city is also known as the largest manufacturer of musical instruments in the country, as well as one of the Asia's biggest gold markets. The city is also an education hub in western Uttar Pradesh. Meerut is famously associated with the 1857 the first freedom struggle against the Company rule in India. The famous slogan "Dilli Chalo" ("Let's march to Delhi!") was first spoken in the city, and the Meerut cantonment was the place where the rebellion started. The city is surrounded by beautiful farmland and has a very pleasant weather in March. Historic towns such as Sardhana, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Garhmuketshwar are situated within 100 Km radius from Meerut. The city has beautiful and historical places nearby. India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)connects National capital New Delhi to Meerut.
Travelling to Meerut is easy and convenient as it is connected to the major cities of the country and is in close proximity to Delhi. Visitors looking for the ways to reach Meerut can make it by all the major means of transport including airways, railways, and roadways.