'We will formulate plan': Ram Temple's first CEO Jeetendra Mishra after Ayodhya trip
Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has officially taken charge as the first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya. His initial focus is on understanding the temple's administrative and financial operations before developing future management plans.
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The appointment of a high-ranking retired military official to manage a major religious site reflects the trust's focus on professionalizing the administration of the Ram Temple.
Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (retd) on Friday said the responsibility of the Ram temple was now on his shoulders after taking charge as the first chief executive officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.“I have now taken charge as the CEO. The responsibility (of the Ram temple) has now come onto my shoulders,” Mishra told PTI Videos before leaving for Delhi after his two-day visit to Ayodhya.Mishra, who headed the Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor, was appointed the first CEO of the temple trust on Wednesday.The trust also appointed Govind Dev Giri as general secretary, Mahesh Bhagchandka as treasurer, and inducted Madan Mohan Pandey and Nirmala Yadav as trustees.First visit focused on understanding temple operationsDuring his first visit to Ayodhya as the trust's CEO, Mishra said his immediate focus was on familiarising himself with the functioning of the temple and the trust.“I have only been here…
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