Patto is the Central Business District of Goa. The CBD houses offices of the Industrial Development Corporation, Pollution Contrl Board, Town and Country Planning, State Bank of India, Income Tax Department, Sesa Goa, BSNL, Passport Office, Consultae General of Portugal, etc. Upcoming developments also include the DLF Mall, Taj Ginger Hotel, Interstate Bus Terminal (Kadamba) etc. Located at the east end of Panaji, numerous restaurants, movie halls, shopping options are just a 5 minute drive away.