Air Marshal (Retd.) Jeetendra Mishra has been appointed as the first full-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which oversees the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The decision was taken at the Trust’s meeting on September 2, 2026, marking a major change in its administrative structure. Mishra retired from the Indian Air Force in April 2026 after nearly four decades of service. He previously headed the Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor and received the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal for his service.Read our Instagram coverage of this achievement here: Bumppy Instagram NewsWhy Was Mishra Chosen CEO?Jeetendra Mishra brings extensive experience in military leadership, operational planning and administration to the Ram Temple Trust. His appointment comes as the Trust works to strengthen its organisational systems and oversight. The selection followed a competitive process involving thousands of applicants and multiple rounds of screening. The Trust ultimately selected Mishra from a final shortlist of three candidates.Mishra is the first full-time CEO of the temple Trust.He served as Western Air Command chief during Operation Sindoor.He retired from the IAF on April 30, 2026.He received the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal for his wartime service.His selection followed a process that received 5,585 applications.Mishra’s Military CareerMishra was commissioned into the Indian Air Force’s fighter stream on December 6, 1986. During his career, he served as a fighter combat leader and experimental test pilot and accumulated more than 3,000 hours of flying experience. He held several senior positions, including roles at Air Headquarters, the Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment and the Integrated Defence Staff.He became Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Air Command on January 1, 2025, and remained in that position until his retirement. During Operation Sindoor in May 2025, he was responsible for the Western Air Command. His contribution during the operation was recognised with the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal, one of India’s highest wartime distinguished-service honours.Follow Bumppy Media on Instagram for more updates: Bumppy Media Instagram Page Trust Restructures AdministrationThe CEO appointment is part of a broader organisational restructuring within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Along with Mishra’s appointment, Swami Govind Dev Giri was named general secretary and Mahesh Bhagchandka was appointed treasurer. Three new trustees — Madan Mohan Pandey, Mahesh Bhagchandka and Dr Nirmala Yadav — were also inducted.The changes come after a controversy involving alleged irregularities in temple donations, which resulted in arrests and the resignation of senior Trust functionaries. The Trust has also discussed measures to reduce human involvement in handling and counting cash offerings. The appointment of a professional CEO is therefore being viewed as part of efforts to formalise administration and strengthen oversight.Key HighlightsJeetendra Mishra is the first full-time CEO of the Ram Temple Trust.He served nearly 40 years in the Indian Air Force.Mishra headed the Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor.He received the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal in recognition of his service.The CEO selection process began with 5,585 applications.The Trust is simultaneously restructuring senior administrative positions.New Leadership For Ram TempleThe appointment of Air Marshal (Retd.) Jeetendra Mishra gives the Ram Temple Trust a new professional leadership structure as it manages its expanding administrative responsibilities. His long military career includes operational command, strategic planning and institutional management. The Trust’s latest decisions also indicate a wider effort to strengthen governance and financial oversight.Mishra’s transition from leading a major IAF command to heading the temple Trust marks a significant change in his public role. The effectiveness of the new structure will depend on how clearly the CEO’s responsibilities and administrative procedures are defined and implemented.Also Read: Ram Janmabhoomi Trust’s First CEO: Three Candidates Shortlisted for Key Leadership RoleDisclaimer: This article is provided for general knowledge and news-information purposes only. Administrative decisions, responsibilities and other details may change as the Trust finalises its organisational framework.
