Why a Former Air Force Officer Became CEO of Ram Mandir Trust

Why a Former Air Force Officer Became CEO of Ram Mandir Trust

Category: Trending / India News  Last Updated: September 2, 2026 At first glance, the appointment of a former Indian Air Force officer as CEO of the Ram Mandir Trust may seem unusual. A temple trust and the armed forces operate in very different environments. But the connection becomes easier to understand when the role is viewed from an administrative perspective. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which oversees the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, appointed retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra as its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on September 2, 2026. Mishra previously served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Air Force's Western Air Command and retired from the IAF in April 2026 after nearly four decades of service. Managing a major religious institution can involve much more than religious activities. Large crowds, security, infrastructure, staff, finances, logistics and emergency planning all require organised management. That is where the professional b…