New CEO to oversee temple administration from Monday amid focus on offerings, security and day-to-day management
Ayodhya, September 2026: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is set to witness a significant change in the administrative management of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, with newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra (Retd) scheduled to assume full charge from Monday.
Mishra is expected to take direct responsibility for the temple's administrative functioning and remain in Ayodhya to oversee day-to-day operations. His presence within the temple premises is expected to facilitate closer supervision and coordination among officials handling various aspects of temple management.
The appointment comes against the backdrop of allegations regarding the theft of offerings made by devotees at the temple. The Trust has brought in Mishra with the objective of strengthening administrative oversight and improving the management of temple-related activities.
After assuming charge, the new CEO is expected to review existing systems and focus on areas including the management of devotees' offerings, security arrangements, visitor facilities and routine administrative operations.
The Ram Temple attracts a large number of devotees from different parts of India as well as from abroad. With visitor numbers continuing to make temple management a complex task, ensuring adequate facilities, maintaining security and handling offerings transparently are among the key responsibilities of the administration.
Mishra's decision to stay in Ayodhya and remain accessible at the temple premises could allow for closer monitoring of activities and quicker coordination between officials. His role is also expected to involve reviewing existing administrative procedures and identifying areas where supervision can be strengthened.
The appointment assumes significance as the Trust seeks to address concerns surrounding the handling of devotees' offerings and maintain public confidence in the temple's administrative systems.
However, details of any specific changes to the existing arrangements have not yet been made public. It is also not clear what new procedures, if any, will be introduced to prevent irregularities in the handling of offerings or strengthen security.
Officials said the appointment reflects the Trust's emphasis on strengthening administrative supervision at the prominent religious site. Mishra's assumption of charge is expected to be followed by a review of the temple's existing systems and functioning.
As the new CEO begins his responsibilities on Monday, attention will be focused on the administrative measures he introduces and the changes, if any, made to the temple's day-to-day management.
