Who Is Jeetendra Mishra? Decorated IAF Veteran Appointed First CEO of Ram Temple Trust
Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has been appointed as the first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya. A decorated IAF veteran, Mishra will oversee administrative and financial management to strengthen transparency at the temple. Scroll below to know more about the decorated Air Marshal.
Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya, marking a significant administrative shift for the management of the temple, reports IANS. The decision was finalised during a meeting of the trust's members in Ayodhya today, September 2, following a selection process designed to strengthen the administrative and financial oversight of the temple.
Who Is Jeetendra Mishra?
Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra is a decorated veteran of the Indian Air Force who served for nearly four decades before retiring on April 30, 2026. Hailing from Uttar Pradesh’s Deoria district, he was commissioned as a fighter pilot in December 1986 and logged over 3,000 flying hours during his career.
Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Appointed First CEO of Ram Temple Trust
Ayodhya’s Ram Temple is getting its first full-time CEO
Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has selected retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra from a massive pool of 5,585 applicants
The appointment comes amid controversy over alleged embezzlement of temple… pic.twitter.com/VqfmoY28oR
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He notably commanded the IAF's Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor in May 2025, a critical operational role for which he was awarded the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal. His military career also included serving as a fighter combat leader, experimental test pilot, Commandant of the Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE), and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff. Amazon Fined INR 1 Lakh for Selling Sweets As ‘Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad’, CCPA Says Platform Responsible.
Mandate and Administrative Overhaul
The appointment of a professional CEO comes as the trust moves to overhaul its administrative and financial structures. The restructuring follows recent controversies involving financial management and donation handling at the temple, prompting the trust to bring in an experienced military administrator to oversee institutional operations and restore administrative transparency.
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