The minister for civil aviation, Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati assumed office at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan on Thursday.

Later, briefing the media, the minister said, 'We will do our best to ensure that passenger’s rights are not violated.'

The minister said the operationalization is one of the key concerns whereas an immediate analysis of the crisis in the aviation sector is required, to take steps towards creating level playing fields for all airlines.

Referring to the role of foreign players in the aviation sector, Gajapathi Raju said, 'We have to be of use to them without being detrimental to us.'

The minister emphasized that the public sector does have a place in the overall growth of the aviation sector, but, it has to perform.

Gajapathi Raju assured that all possible efforts would be taken towards shaping a viable and workable aviation policy. He also said that the issues raised in the media and parliament, from time to time, would be addressed in right earnest.