New Delhi: A decision can be taken today on a major appointment related to the management of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya. The process of selection of the first full-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has reached the final stage. The search committee has handed over the panel of three names to the trust. Now the final decision will be taken after discussing these names in the trust meeting.
These three names are most discussed
Among the three names that have been included in the final panel for the post of CEO, the names of former IPS officer Rajesh Pandey, former DGP of Bihar Dr. Paresh Saxena and IAS Dinesh Chandra are being mentioned. There is talk of Rajesh Pandey's name being at the forefront. However, the final decision will be taken by the Trust only.
The search committee submitted its report to Trust Treasurer Govind Devagiri Maharaj after the meeting held in the Ram Mandir complex on Tuesday. The committee was headed by retired Justice Pramod Kohli. Retired Lieutenant General Vishnu Kant Chaturvedi and former scientist Suresh Howde were also included in this.
More than 5 thousand applications were received
A total of 5,585 applications were received in the selection process for the post of CEO. An evaluation form of 600 marks was prepared to test the qualifications, experience and other parameters of the candidates. 3,577 candidates participated in it.
After screening, 108 candidates who scored 470 or more marks got a place in the next stage. After this, through online conversation and further process, the number of candidates was reduced to 17. 16 candidates reached Ayodhya for the final phase and their experience, ability to work and vision for the future of the temple were assessed.
The final decision will be taken in the trust meeting
Many members of the Trust have reached Ayodhya for the important meeting to be held today. Some members will attend the meeting through online medium. Trust officials say that the need for a capable CEO was felt for the increasing expansion and better administration of the Ram Temple.
Former IAS Yogeshwar Ram Mishra's name also came up in discussion earlier, but he had denied the news of his name being considered for the post of CEO. Now the picture is expected to be clear today on who among the panel of three names will be made the first full-time CEO of the temple trust.