Jeetendra Mishra
Mishra, who retired from the Indian Air Force in April 2026, said he regarded his selection as Lord Ram’s blessing and thanked the selection committee for choosing him from among thousands of applicants.
I hope I can contribute in serving the Ram temple and its devotees,” he said. “I sincerely thank the selection committee. I consider it my good fortune that I was selected from among so many candidates.
Lucknow: Air Marshal (Retd) Jeetendra Mishra, selected as the first chief executive officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, on Wednesday described the appointment as a fresh opportunity to serve the nation after nearly four decades in uniform.
Asked about the transition from military leadership to heading the administrative apparatus of one of the country’s most prominent religious institutions, Mishra said the platform had changed but the larger objective remained the same. Seeking Lord Ram’s guidance for the task ahead, Mishra said he hoped to discharge his responsibilities with sincerity and commitment. The CEO will be responsible for overseeing the Trust’s growing administrative and operational functions, including pilgrim management, coordination among stakeholders, security arrangements, financial management, engineering works, technology initiatives and the organisation of major religious events at the Ram temple complex.