### Instruction: Where is Meerut?
### Input: Meerut (pronunciation (help·info), IAST: Meraṭh) is a city in Meerut district of the western part of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city lies 80 km (50 mi) northeast of the national capital New Delhi, within the National Capital Region and 480 km (300 mi) west of the state capital Lucknow.
### Response: Meerut is a city in India and part of Uttar Pradesh state close to new Delhi