Air Marshal (retd.) Jeetendra Mishra appointed first CEO of Ram Temple trust
Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has been appointed as the first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The appointment follows a rigorous selection process aimed at addressing previous management controversies within the organization.
Why it matters
The appointment is significant due to the high-profile nature of the temple trust and the recent efforts to restore institutional integrity following embezzlement allegations.
Air Marshal (retd.) Jeetendra Mishra, who headed the Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor, was appointed the first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Wednesday (September 2, 2026), officials said.
Air Marshal (retd.) Mishra's name was selected from a shortlist of three candidates picked from 5,585 applications.
He was not informed about the selection prior; he got the information through news, Air Marshal (retd) Mishra told The Hindu.
The appointment comes in the wake of the controversy over the alleged embezzlement of temple donations that led to the arrest of eight people and the resignation of Champat Rai as general secretary.
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