Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra appointed as CEO of Ram Temple Trust

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has now confirmed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as the first Chief Executive Officer of Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The appointment was approved unanimously in a meeting of the trust conducted in the presence of the Chairman, Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, at Maniram Das Chhawani.

Along with the CEO appointment, the trust added three more members to ensure effective administration of the temple.

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Governing board members expanded with three additional trustees

To improve efficiency at legal, regional, and organizational levels, three additional members have been taken into the administrative committee of the trust.

Madan Mohan Pandey: An advocate from Ayodhya, who has significant legal and regional expertise to offer to the trust.

Mahesh Bhagchandka: A notable member from New Delhi who has representation on a national scale.

Nirmala Yadav: Along with Madan Mohan Pandey and Mahesh Bhagchandka, Nirmala Yadav is one of the three trustees who have been appointed in the expanded committee of the trust.

Defence and administrative experience of Air Marshal Mishra

The new Chief Executive Officer of Ram Temple comes from a defence background with vast experience in high-level command and organisation.

Outstanding career: Committed to the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot on December 6, 1986, Mishra piloted 3,000 flying hours through 18 different types of aircraft.

High-level commands: He had been serving in the capacity of Commander-in-Chief and was responsible for being the Deputy Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff.

International courses: As per his qualifications, he has undergone strategic training at leading international defense colleges of America, Britain, and India.

Navigating post-construction operational challenges

With the transition of the Ram Temple from its construction phase to becoming a globally recognised operational spiritual site, there comes a huge responsibility for the new CEO.

Crowd and darshan management: Mishra is expected to manage crowd movement and darshan procedures of millions of devotees.

Interagency communication: With his vast experience of working in military organisations, he would manage communication between various agencies on municipal, state, and central levels.

Institutional governing: The CEO works within the mandate of the trust board comprising highly influential members of the legal, spiritual, and governmental organisations.

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