 The city is an important center of economic and industrial activities for the state.It is situated near important places and historical sites such as Bhopal (the capital of Madhya Pradesh ) ,Vidisha, Sanchi and Chanderi.B.O.R.L (Bharat Oman Refinery Ltd.), the only oil refinery of central India is located in Bina, a thermal power plant, and a high voltage power station.