New Delhi: Announcing that the all B737 aircraft operating in India have been grounded, Ministry of Civil Aviation Secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola informed that discussions were held between the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and all airlines to minimise inconvenience caused to passengers.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, Kharola said, "All flights of Boeing B737 Max have been grounded. We had held a meeting with the concerned airlines to ensure that safety instructions of DGCA are followed and also to ensure that because of pulling out of about 12 aircraft, passengers should not be inconvenienced." "Airlines have ensured that the grounding of 12 aircraft will not significantly impact the passengers and they have drawn a very elaborate plan," he added.