The Central govt is exploring options to retain Air India employees and accommodate them in other public sector undertakings (PSUs) as it inches closer to privatising the carrier. The govt is also planning options like voluntary retirement package for some of the Air India employees; however, the final decision in terms of emplacement has not been confirmed yet. "Various options are under consideration to protect the interests of the employees," civil aviation secretary R N Choubey said. Earlier this week, Centre has approved foreign direct investment (FDI) of up to 49% in the debt-ridden carrier. “Substantial ownership and effective control of Air India shall continue to be vested in an Indian national," the govt had said <br/>