Tier 2 Established 1600 Brassware / Handicrafts

📍 Moradabad

Uttar Pradesh • 244xxxx

Moradabad, the "Brass City of India" or "Peetal Nagri," is the world's largest brassware exporter (₹6,000+ Cr/yr exports to USA, Europe, Middle East). Founded by Prince Murad in 1600, the city has 25,000+ artisan units producing brass utensils, decorative items, and artistic handicrafts. Now a focus city of the Mega Cluster Development Programme. Citizens access UP schemes plus central programs.

Population

1.06M

10,57,000

Area

79 km²

GDP Rank

#46

in India

244

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📍 Coordinates

28.8389°N

78.7768°E

Helplines

active

📈 Population Growth (Decade-wise)

📞 Important Helplines

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Police

100

🚒

Fire

101

🚑

Ambulance

108

👩

Women

1090

👧

Child

1098

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CM Office

1076

🏭 Key Industries

🏭 Brassware (₹6,000+ Cr/yr exports - largest in world)

🏭 Iron sheet works

🏭 Handicrafts artistic

🏭 Wooden furniture

🏭 Polyester yarn

🏭 Sugar mills

🗿 Famous Landmarks

🗿 Jama Masjid Moradabad

🗿 Vrindavan Garden

🗿 Ramganga River

🗿 Sainik School

🗿 Brass Market (Hardevpuri)

🗿 Moradabad Crafts Museum

🗿 Hindu Manas Mandir

🎓 Educational Institutions

🎓 Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU)

🎓 Hindu College Moradabad

🎓 Government Polytechnic Moradabad

🎓 IFTM University

🎓 KGMU regional center

🎓 AIIMS Rishikesh affiliated

🎉 Festivals

🎉 Eid celebrations grand

🎉 Diwali at Brass Bazaar

🎉 Holi

🎉 Kartik Purnima fair

🌟 More Info

🍲 Cuisine: Moradabadi biryani (extremely fragrant), Khasta kachori, Daal moradabadi, Paneer kebab, Imarti

⚽ Sports: Moradabad Sports Stadium

📋 Popular Schemes

📋 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U)

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📋 Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana (UP)

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💼 Active Jobs

💼 CCI Recruitment 2026

Cement Corporation of India • Deadline: 7/30/2026

💼 NEDFi Recruitment 2026

North East Development Finance • Deadline: 7/25/2026

💼 Bank of Maharashtra 2026

Bank of Maharashtra • Deadline: 7/20/2026

💼 Federal Bank Officer 2026

Federal Bank • Deadline: 7/15/2026

💼 Karnataka Bank 2026

Karnataka Bank • Deadline: 7/10/2026

💼 Punjab Sind Bank 2026

Punjab & Sind Bank • Deadline: 8/24/2026

💼 UCO Bank Recruitment 2026

UCO Bank • Deadline: 8/19/2026

💼 IOB Recruitment 2026

Indian Overseas Bank • Deadline: 8/14/2026

💼 Central Bank 2026

Central Bank of India • Deadline: 8/9/2026

🏛️ Government Offices

🏛️ Moradabad Nagar Nigam

📍 Sambhal Road, Moradabad 244001

📞 0591-2484060

🏛️ Moradabad Collectorate

📍 Civil Lines, Moradabad 244001

📞 0591-2412350

🏛️ Brass Cluster Development Center

📍 Hardevpuri, Moradabad 244001

📞 0591-2484095

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Moradabad brassware exporters - government schemes?

EPCH (Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts) provides MEIS 5-7% benefit. Mega Cluster Programme: ₹10 Cr CFC at Hardevpuri. Mudra ₹10L. ATUFS-style 15% capital subsidy. Vishwakarma scheme: ₹15K/year stipend + ₹3L loan. Apply at epch.in or DIC Moradabad.

Brass artisan welfare - PF and insurance?

PM Vishwakarma Yojana (Sept 2023): registered artisans get ₹15K/yr training stipend + ₹3L collateral-free loan + ID card. National Handicrafts Welfare Programme: ₹2L life cover, ₹50K accident, ₹15K medical for registered artisans. Apply at pmvishwakarma.gov.in.

Moradabad export business - GST and licenses?

IEC (Importer Exporter Code) mandatory - free at dgft.gov.in. AD Code from bank. Brass items HS Code 7418. GST 12-18% based on value-added handicraft vs raw. Free training at MSME-DI Moradabad. UP Govt offers single-window clearance via Nivesh Mitra portal.