Jitendra Mishra Appointed Ram Temple CEO, 3 New Members Added to Trust

Jitendra Mishra Appointed Ram Temple CEO: Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (Retired) has been appointed the first chief executive officer of the Ram Temple Trust, selected from among more than 5,000 applicants.

He previously held high positions in the Indian Air Force and was in charge of the Western Command during Operation Sindoor.

In his new role, he intends to improve the temple's management and increase the transparency of its finances.

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Jitendra Mishra Appointed Ram Temple CEO: Career Highlights

Retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra began his career as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force in December 1986 and retired in May 2026 after more than 38 years of service.

He attended the National Defence Academy in Pune, the Air Force Test Pilots School in Bangalore, the Air Command and Staff College in the USA, and the Royal College of Defence Studies in the UK.

Ram Temple Donation Theft Controversy: After Donation Theft in Ayodhya, Ram Temple Trust Undergoes Major Reshuffle

Jitendra Mishra Appointed Ram Temple CEO: The appointment is part of several changes to the Ram Temple Trust resulting from the donation theft in Ayodhya; three new members have meanwhile been added: Madan Mohan Pandey from Ayodhya, Mahesh Bhagchandka from Delhi, and Nirmala Yadav from Shikohabad.

Eight people, most of whom were in charge of counting donations, have been arrested. Champat Rai, the general secretary of the trust, has withdrawn his resignation from the post.

The search panel was headed by the retired judge Pramod Kohli, together with the retired Lieutenant General Vishnukant Chaturvedi and the former scientist Suresh Haware.

Ram Mandir New CEO Latest News: Ayodhya Trust Recommends Three Professionals After Evaluating 16 Candidates

Jitendra Mishra Appointed Ram Temple CEO: On August 11 and 12, sixteen candidates were interviewed in Ayodhya. A trust official told the news agency PTI that "three highly qualified professionals" had been recommended.

These individuals were assessed regarding their leadership and management skills, integrity, and vision, all of which are necessary to lead an institution of national and international importance.

Jitendra Mishra Appointed Ram Temple CEO: List of Positions Held By Mishra

Air Marshal (Retired) Mishra is noted for his strong leadership.

He has held the positions of :

Deputy Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff (Operations)
Commander of a fighter squadron
Chief Test Pilot at the Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE)
Air Officer Commanding two major air bases
Director of the Operational Planning and Assessment Group
Principal Director (ASR), Commandant of ASTE
Deputy Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff (Doctrine, Organisation and Training)

Recipient of Military Decorations

He has been awarded military decorations, including the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal, the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, and the Vishisht Seva Medal, in recognition of his distinguished service.

Mishra’s Key Responsibilities as New Ram Temple CEO

The CEO will establish systems, procedures, and operational practices to meet the organisation's needs and develop and reinforce the organisational structure so that the institution can achieve its objectives and accommodate its size.

The CEO will serve as the highest executive and will be responsible for the organisation as a whole and for its staff.

The CEO will ensure that the trust's current operations continue without issue and will, at the same time, guide the trust as it grows, ensuring that all legal, regulatory, and Trust Deed requirements are met.

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