# Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra named first CEO of Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust

Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, a decorated IAF officer, has been appointed as the first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya, according to IANS.

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IANS reported on 2026-09-02 that retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has been appointed the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya. [^1]

Mishra said he applied for the CEO position to serve the nation and the people, adding that Lord Ram does not require his service. [^2]

Mishra stated that he served 43 years in the Indian Air Force, including time at the National Defence Academy, before retiring to take this new role. [^3]

The article identifies Mishra as a retired Indian Air Force officer who served as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the IAF's Western Air Command before retiring. [^4]

The article reports that Mishra was selected for the CEO position from a pool of more than 5,000 applicants, with a separate mention of 5,500-plus applications. [^5]

The article states that Mishra was awarded the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal in 2025 for his role in Operation Sindoor. [^6]

Mishra stated that his strategy for the Trust will be guided by the organization and his team, rather than being formulated independently. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. IANS reported on 2026-09-02 that retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has been appointed the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya. (Mid-day, News)
2. Mishra said he applied for the CEO position to serve the nation and the people, adding that Lord Ram does not require his service. (Hindustan Times, News)
3. Mishra stated that he served 43 years in the Indian Air Force, including time at the National Defence Academy, before retiring to take this new role. (Hindustan Times, News)
4. The article identifies Mishra as a retired Indian Air Force officer who served as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the IAF's Western Air Command before retiring. (Mid-day, News)
5. The article reports that Mishra was selected for the CEO position from a pool of more than 5,000 applicants, with a separate mention of 5,500-plus applications. (Mid-day, News)
6. The article states that Mishra was awarded the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal in 2025 for his role in Operation Sindoor. (Mid-day, News)
7. Mishra stated that his strategy for the Trust will be guided by the organization and his team, rather than being formulated independently. (Hindustan Times, News)

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