Ram temple trust to define first CEO’s powers: Nripendra Mishra

Nripendra Mishra, chairman of the Ram Temple Construction Committee, said on Sunday that the trust will decide the duties and powers of the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ayodhya temple. He said the CEO’s main job is to maintain devotees’ faith in the trust.

Mishra told reporters in Ayodhya that the new CEO will also handle financial matters. He added that the Government will not interfere with how the trust or its CEO works.

Since the temple was consecrated in January 2024, many visitors have come to Ayodhya. To handle this, the trust is appointing a CEO to help run things more smoothly. Mishra said the trust board will clearly define the CEO’s role so that decisions match the temple’s spiritual values. He emphasised that the main goal is to protect and strengthen devotees’ faith.

The CEO will ensure ‘Darshan’ runs smoothly, keep the temple premises sacred, and help pilgrims have a good experience year-round. Managing the temple’s finances is also a key part of the job. The temple gets large donations from devotees in India and abroad, so handling these funds openly and efficiently is important for maintaining the temple, improving facilities for pilgrims, and finishing the remaining construction work.

Mishra’s statement that there is no Government interference demonstrates the trust’s independence. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is a religious group established to manage the temple in accordance with tradition and devotees’ wishes. By keeping control within the trust, they want to keep daily operations free from outside bureaucracy. Managing crowds, security, medical help, and basic services has become very important.

The CEO will manage these operations with guidance from the trust board. Mishra, who has been closely involved with the temple project, said the trust is still focused on its main goal of serving Lord Ram and His devotees. Appointing a CEO is seen as a practical way to handle more activities while keeping the temple’s devotional spirit.

Observers believe this step will make the temple’s operations more accountable and professional, while the trust’s leaders will still make the main policy decisions. The CEO will follow the trust’s rules to make sure finances, services for devotees, and administration are managed well and openly. Ayodhya continues to attract pilgrims from all over India and the world.

The trust’s focus on faith-centric management is expected to further strengthen the bond between the temple and its devotees. Mishra’s statement on Sunday has been welcomed by many as a clear signal that the Ram Temple will continue to be run as a sacred institution, free from external control and dedicated solely to upholding the faith of millions.