Ludhiana : 

is an Industrial Town of India, it is famous for Bicycle & Bicycle components Industry, Hosiery goods, Sewing Machine and Parts & Machine Tools. It is commonly known as the Manchester of India. The origin of the town can be traced to the year 1481. A.D. when the Lodhies established fort here. Punjab Agriculture. University, Engineering College, Polytechnic, Medical Colleges (C.M.C, D.M.C), Pharmacy college, ITI's etc. 
Industires : Govt. Institute of Textiles, Chemical & Knitting Technologies, Bicycle & Sewing Machine Research & Development Center (Ludhiana)