Porvorim is the legislative capital of the state of Goa, India. It the situated on the right bank (north bank) of the river Mandovi. The administrative capital Panaji (Panjim) is located on the opposite bank. Porvorim is considered an upmarket residential area as it lies on the prime Mumbai-Goa highway NH-17. There are many institutions in Porvorim, most notable is the catering college. Goa Assembly is located here.