Ram Mandir Trust names retired Air Marshal as first full-time CEO

The Ram Mandir Trust announced the appointment of Air Marshal (retired) Jeetendra Mishra as its first full-time Chief Executive Officer, a position established to streamline the management of the newly consecrated temple complex in Ayodhya. Mishra's appointment represents a shift toward professional institutional governance at one of India's most prominent Hindu pilgrimage sites.

As a retired officer from the Indian Air Force, Mishra brings extensive administrative and organizational experience to the role. His appointment signals the Trust's commitment to implementing modern administrative practices and ensuring efficient operations of the temple's day-to-day functioning, visitor management, and maintenance activities.

The Ram Mandir, which was formally inaugurated in January 2024, has attracted millions of devotees since its opening. The appointment of a dedicated CEO underscores the necessity for robust institutional oversight as the temple manages its vast operations, religious functions, and the needs of an ever-growing pilgrim base.

The decision to establish a full-time executive leadership position reflects the trustees' recognition of the temple's growing institutional complexity and the need for professional management to address administrative, operational, and logistical challenges.