Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Retired Air Marshal Named First CEO of Ram Temple Trust
Jeetendra Mishra is a retired Air Force officer.
He was chosen as the first CEO of the trust that manages the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
He said he felt very lucky to receive the job.
He also said he saw it as a blessing from Lord Ram.
Mishra said he would work hard to serve the temple and its devotees.
His appointment came after changes were made to the trust following reported donation theft.
Several new members were also added to the trust.
News reports give different figures for how many years Mishra served in the Air Force.
Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra was appointed the first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
Mishra said he felt fortunate to be selected from among several candidates.
He described the appointment as the blessings and command of Lord Shri Ram.
The appointment followed structural changes to the trust after reported donation theft at the Ayodhya temple.
Reports differ on Mishra’s prior service, citing 35, 40, or 43 years in the Air Force.
- Who
- Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra.
- What
- He was appointed the first Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
- When
- The reports say he was appointed recently or 'today'; no calendar date is provided.
- Where
- The trust and temple are in Ayodhya.
- Why
- His appointment was part of structural changes to the trust after reported donation theft, and he said he would help administer the temple.
- Appointee
- Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra
- Position
- First CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust
- Location
- Ayodhya
- Stated reaction
- Mishra called the appointment a great fortune and the blessings of Lord Ram.
- Reason for trust changes
- The reports link the structural changes to donation theft at the temple.
- New trust members
- Madan Mohan Pandey, Mahesh Bhagchandka, and Nirmala Yadav were added.
- Service record
- Reports variously state that Mishra served 35, 40, or 43 years in the Air Force.
