It is a well-known fact that power is of utmost importance for Indian economy to thrive. Various sectors depend on power for their operation. Thus, the present paper deals with the power sector. The paper is descriptive in nature which deals with the present status of transmission network in the state of Gujarat. The paper gives a brief background of development of power sector in India and Gujarat. The paper attempts to give a brief introduction of the state transmission utility of Gujarat - Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO). GETCO serves the important function of transmitting the electricity generated at power plants to the distribution companies in Gujarat through its efficient network of extra high voltage (EHV) transmission lines and sub stations. It also attempts to analyze the performance of GETCO from two perspectives i.e. physical performance and operational performance.

KEYWORDS:  Electricity, GEB, GETCO, Operational Performance, Physical Performance, Power Sector.