In well organized obstetric units planned induction of labour due to obstetric or non-obstetric tea sons is a rewarding practice. In properly selected cases with appropriate management the failure rate of inductions should be negligible. The outcome of induced labour should be a healthy mother and a healthy child in best possible physical condition. Precautions for possible intranatal and postnatal complications must be taken care of before and during the induced labour. All those practicing obstetrics must familiarize themselves with Oxytocins and should use these potent drugs to their best advantage.