The Corporation has set following objectives in line with its mission and its status as "Central Transmission Utility" to:

• Undertake transmission of electric power through Inter-State Transmission System.
• Discharge all functions of planning and coordination relating to Inter-State   Transmission System with-
        (i) State Transmission Utilities;
        (ii) Central Government;
        (iii) State Government;
        (iv) Generating Companies;
        (v) Regional Power Committees;
        (vi) Authority;
        (vii) Licensees;
        (viii) Any other person notified by the Central Government in this behalf.
• Exercise supervision and control over the Inter-State Transmission System.
• Efficient Operation and Maintenance of Transmission Systems.
• Establish/augment and operate all Regional Load Despatch Centres and Communication facilities
• Restoring power in quickest possible time in the event of any natural disasters like super-cyclone, flood etc. through deployment of Emergency Restoration Systems.
• Provide consultancy services at national and international levels in transmission sector based on the in-house expertise developed by the organization.
• Participate in long distance Trunk Telecommunication business ventures.
• Ensure principles of Reliability, Security and Economy matched with the rising / desirable expectation of a cleaner, safer, healthier Environment of people, both affected and benefited by its activities.