Ram Temple trust approves accounts, extends CEO search
The Board of Trustees of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra approved the trust’s annual accounts and auditor’s report today.
They also cleared the State Bank of India of any transparency issues and gave themselves another month to choose a new Chief Executive Officer. The meeting in Ayodhya, led by senior Nyas members, focused on finances, security, administration, and working with devotees and the community.
The board made several important decisions while questions about the accounting for chadava, or devotee offerings, continue. Trustees officially approved the annual financial statements and auditor’s report. They postponed discussion about possible irregularities in chadava calculations because the Special Investigation Team’s final report is still pending.
In a significant development, the Nyas met with officials of State Bank of India to discuss completed transactions and banking responsibilities. After checking transparency measures and finding no irregularities with previous banking partners, the board cleared SBI of any issues. The finance committee will continue to review the trust’s relationship with the bank and its procedures to keep things running smoothly. The trust has received numerous applications for the post of the CEO. To allow thorough evaluation, the board granted a one-month extension to the selection process. The trustees accepted the outgoing CEO’s resignation because of ongoing administrative and audit issues. To handle the expected increase in visitors and keep daily operations running smoothly, the board approved appointing a Secretary for the Coordination and Religious Committee.
Trustees personally inspected the temple premises and held detailed discussions with security officials. They reviewed the functioning of CCTV surveillance systems. Trustees visited the temple to inspect the premises and spoke in detail with security officials. They checked how the CCTV systems work and reviewed access rules for the chadava counting rooms and other sensitive areas, known as kemars. Directives were issued to complete pending audits of all associated shrines and treasury rooms while ensuring robust security arrangements remain in place. “This reflects the trust’s priority on safeguarding both the sanctity and the assets of the temple complex, sources said. The Nyas stressed the need to keep talking with devotees, civil society, and the media. They decided to improve coordination so the public stays informed and concerns are addressed openly. The board also reformed the Religious Committee to help preserve the traditional authenticity and purity of daily pooja and archana rituals in the temple.
The new committee includes several well-known spiritual leaders and seers. This helps keep old traditions alive while also following modern administrative practices.
Wednesday meeting centred around governance, financial prudence, security, and long-term planning as the Ram Mandir continues to draw unprecedented numbers of pilgrims from across India and the world.