Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra on 17 October 2026 confirmed that suggestions made by Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Chief Executive Officer, Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, during a recent review meeting would be implemented — particularly around the timely utilisation of advance payments made to construction agencies. The assurance came as the Ayodhya temple complex nears the final stages of construction, with a 15 November deadline in place for all pending works.

Key Developments from the Review Meeting

Speaking to reporters in Ayodhya, Nripendra Mishra clarified that he had not held a separate one-on-one discussion with the Trust CEO. However, Jeetendra Mishra attended the review meeting, was briefed on construction-related matters, and offered his recommendations.

Central among those recommendations was the suggestion that advance payments disbursed to agencies — including the Rajkiya Nirman Nigam and other institutions — must be utilised within stipulated timeframes. The CEO further advised that if the funds were not fully used, the interest accrued on the same should be returned to the Ram Temple Trust.

'All the suggestions made by him were correct, and they will be followed,' Nripendra Mishra said.

Construction Status: 148 of 150 Works Handed Over

Nripendra Mishra confirmed that 148 of the nearly 150 construction works within the temple complex have been completed and formally handed over to the Ram Mandir Trust. The principal outstanding structure is the Parkota — the temple's perimeter wall — which remains to be handed over.

Construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T), the primary executing agency, is required to submit completed projects along with all relevant records, drawings, designs, and financial documentation. The Trust's project engineers subsequently inspect each completed work before approving the handover.

Ongoing tasks at the complex include finishing touches, infrastructure work, and lighting arrangements, all of which are scheduled for completion by 15 November 2026.

International Ram Katha Museum Inspected

Separately, on Saturday, Nripendra Mishra inspected the International Ram Katha Museum, which is being developed under the Ram Temple Trust. The museum will comprise 20 galleries documenting the life and legacy of Lord Ram, and is expected to become a key cultural attraction within the broader temple complex.

What Happens Next

With the Parkota and ancillary works as the last major milestones, the Ram Mandir complex is on course for full structural completion by mid-November. The Trust will then turn its attention to the formal handover formalities, documentation, and long-term maintenance frameworks. Financial discipline around advance payments — flagged by the CEO — is likely to remain a focus area as the project moves into its closing phase.