"Government is committed to the welfare of the employees of Air India including pilots and at the same time revive Air India to the past glory to make it the best airlines," the Minister, who is abroad, said in a statement.
"The High Court direction on the strike has endorsed the views of the Government that the pilots should call off the strike unconditionally and report back to duty," Singh said.
He also said the Government was "always willing to consider the grievances of the pilots including reinstatement of the pilots of Air India whose services have been terminated."