India must be alert amid West Asia crisis, no immediate worry: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

Key points

• Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) said the country must be prepared to tackle any possible fallout of the escalating crisis in West Asia, although the situation was "not worrisome for India at present".
• During his maiden visit to Ranchi, Mr.
• Naidu said every sector, including civil aviation, must plan proactively to minimise the impact of the cirsis on people and the country.
• "The situation is not worrisome at present, but we need to remain alert.
• Every sector, including civil aviation, has to assess the impact and prepare short-term, medium-term and long-term strategies," he told reporters.