3 New Members In Ram Temple Trust, CEO To Be Decided Soon - ndtv.com

**Ram Temple Trust Expands Its Board as CEO Appointment Looms**

The Ram Temple Trust, the statutory body created to oversee the construction and management of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, announced the induction of three new trustees on Monday. Former bureaucrat Mahesh Bhagchandka, veteran journalist Madan Mohan and social activist Nirmala Yadav have been appointed to the Trust’s board, filling vacancies that emerged after a recent controversy involving the misappropriation of donations. Their inclusion is intended to reinforce transparency and broaden the Trust’s expertise in finance, public outreach and community affairs.

Concurrently, the Trust is nearing a decision on its chief executive officer. The Times of India and ThePrint reported that Air Marshal (Retd.) Jeetendra Mishra, who led the Indian Air Force’s “Operation Sindoor” that oversaw the ceremonial “sindoor” (vermilion) ceremony marking the temple’s foundation, has been shortlisted as the first CEO of the Ram Temple Trust. Mishra’s military background and experience in large‑scale project coordination are being cited as assets for steering the complex construction schedule and managing the Trust’s extensive assets.

The board reshuffle follows a “donation theft” scandal that prompted the Supreme Court‑mandated audit of the Trust’s finances earlier this year. By bringing in members with diverse professional backgrounds and naming a high‑profile figure as CEO, the Trust aims to restore public confidence and ensure that the temple’s development proceeds without further administrative hiccups. The final CEO appointment is expected within the next few weeks, after a brief deliberation by the newly expanded board.