The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is meeting in Ayodhya to consider three shortlisted candidates for its first full-time CEO after a selection process that received 5,585 applications.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has begun a crucial meeting in Ayodhya to decide on the appointment of its first full-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The meeting follows the submission of the final report by a three-member search committee, which shortlisted three candidates after screening 5,585 applications for the post. 

Trust member Mahant Dinendra Das Maharaj had said the meeting would begin at 2 pm and that the decision taken would be agreed upon by the Trust members. Treasurer Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj, however, said the Trust would decide whether to announce the selected candidate immediately. 

Three-member panel submitted final recommendations

The search committee comprises retired Lieutenant General Vishnu Kant Chaturvedi, former scientist Suresh Haware and former Justice Pramod Kohli.

The committee's final report was submitted to the Trust on Tuesday after an extensive screening process. The panel also prepared a reserve list of three candidates, according to reports.

Kohli said the committee received 5,585 applications and created a 600-mark evaluation form based on eligibility criteria to handle the large number of applications.

The selection process subsequently involved online interactions and face-to-face interviews in Ayodhya before the final candidates were recommended. 

CEO appointment to strengthen administration

The appointment is expected to establish a dedicated executive leadership structure for the Ram temple's expanding administrative requirements.

The Trust is also considering changes to its administrative framework, including defining the powers and responsibilities of the proposed CEO and the division of duties between the CEO and other office-bearers. 

The meeting is therefore significant not only for the appointment itself but also for the broader restructuring of the Trust's management system.

The Trust is expected to take a final decision after considering the search committee's recommendations and deliberating on the candidates' suitability for the post.