Bathinda is one of the oldest , historical cities in Punjab and the current administrative headquarters of Malwa Region. Bathinda has been a place of historical, cultural and administrative importance since the time immemorial with a strong economic fundamentals propelled by an array of fertilizer plants, thermal power plant and a large oil refinery. Bathinda is one of the biggest food grain and cotton market in northern India and is situated in the midst of huge grape producing area. The city plays a significant role in different areas of economy in the modern times that includes trade - commerce, tourism - pilgrimage, transportation - distribution. Located in Bathinda is the largest military Cantonments of Asia.
