Introduction: I-gel is a novel supraglottic airway device with anatomically designed, non-inflatable mask, which is soft gel like and transparent made of medical grade thermoplastic elastomer called styrene ethylene butadiene styrene.The present study is carried out to evaluate the efficacy of I-gel with regard to easiness of insertion of I-gel, number of insertion attempts, time taken and maneuvers required; time taken to establish effective ventilation and gastric insufflation