The Centre has strongly refuted allegations made by Indigo Airlines that it was discriminating against the airline and changing the aviation policies for a select few airlines.A Ministry of Civil Aviation release says the ministry is performing its functions in an objective, fair and transparent manner without discrimination against any airlines. It is the policy of the Government to promote civil aviation sector in the country by making the airlines financially viable and the air travel affordable for the people.Regarding allegations of favourtism in traffic route allocations, the ministry has clarified that all requests in this regard had been dealt with objectively and in a fair manner so that every applicant airline gets its share as per its demand without prejudice.Indigo has been allocated traffic rights based on their requests for international routes. Besides, the airline has also been given bilateral rights to fly to Singapore, Bangkok, Jeddah and Kathmandu.The Ministry also clarified that private operators were not being provided any financial support directly or indirectly, but had been allowed to perform as per market forces.