(Retd)Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra appointed first CEO of Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust

Air Marshal (retired) Jeetendra Mishra, who headed the Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor, was appointed the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya on Wednesday (September 2). The trust announced the Ram Temple CEO to lead the shrine's administrative functioning following the stepping down of trust General Secretary Champat Rai and Anil Mishra as members of the body over allegations of widespread donation theft at the temple.

As CEO, Mishra is expected



to play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day functioning of the temple trust and coordinating its expanding operations. His responsibilities are likely to include managing pilgrim facilities, financial and administrative arrangements, staff coordination, security-related matters and preparations for major religious events.

The other contenders for the post of CEO included former IPS officer Rajesh Pandey, former IAS officer Dinesh Chandra, retired IAS officer Yogeshwar Ram Mishra, and former IPS officer Paresh Saxena.