LUCKNOW: Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, who performed a key position in commanding air operations throughout Operation Sindoor, has been chosen as the primary Chief Government Officer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Belief, on Wednesday.The embellished former Indian Air Power commander retired in April 2026 and can now oversee the temple Belief’s increasing administrative tasks.He was among the many senior navy commanders recognised for management throughout Operation Sindoor. President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal on him in recognition of his distinguished service throughout the operation.The medal is awarded for the best order of distinguished service throughout battle, battle or hostilities. It stays one among India’s rarest navy decorations. Mishra’s appointment brings to the Belief a senior chief with in depth expertise in operational planning, coordination, logistics and managing massive formations.In a latest podcast interview, Mishra spoke concerning the air marketing campaign throughout Operation Sindoor and defined how Indian forces recognized and struck targets deep inside Pakistan. He described how a goal positioned round 314 km away was destroyed after a short operational instruction to “shoot”.
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Whereas discussing the operation, he highlighted the significance of planning, precision, know-how and coordination amongst completely different arms of the armed forces. A number of operational particulars, nonetheless, stay categorized.Mishra has roots in Uttar Pradesh. He initially belongs to Bhopatpura in Deoria district, round three hours by street from Ayodhya. He comes from a middle-class household and his father was a lecturer.As CEO, Mishra is prone to oversee day-to-day administration, pilgrim services, monetary preparations, employees coordination, security-related coordination and the administration of enormous non secular occasions.