Ram Mandir's first CEO Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (retd) has war command pedigree

Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra (Retd), a distinguished former Indian Air Force commander, has been appointed as the inaugural chief executive officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The announcement was made during the trust's meeting in Ayodhya, following a recent controversy over financial irregularities. Mishra's extensive military background, including his role as Commander-in-Chief of the IAF's Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor in May 2025, and his receipt of the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal, lends significant weight to his appointment.

Prior to his IAF career, Mishra attended prestigious military institutions both in India and abroad, including the National Defence Academy, Air Force Test Pilots School, Air Command and Staff College, and the Royal College of Defence Studies. His leadership in military operations, strategic planning, and institutional management positions him well to oversee the administrative and financial management of the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir.