Ram Katha Museum Ayodhya: Trust CEO inspects 80% complete project
Synopsis
The International Ram Katha Museum in Ayodhya is 80 per cent built, with tenders for its 20 theme-based galleries set to be floated from 10 October. The Trust's newly appointed first-ever CEO, retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, personally inspected the site — a signal that institutional oversight of the Ram Janmbhoomi complex is being tightened following donation-theft allegations.
Key Takeaways
Jeetendra Mishra , first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust , inspected the International Ram Katha Museum in Ayodhya on 30 September .
Museum construction is reportedly 80 per cent complete ; it will feature 20 theme-based galleries .
Tenders for each gallery are set to be floated from 10 October , according to Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra .
Galleries will use immersive technology and 3D technology ; themes and storylines have already been finalised.
An auditorium within the complex faces a three-to-four month delay and is now expected by January or February .
Mishra was appointed CEO on 2 September amid allegations of donation theft, as part of a Trust restructuring exercise.
Jeetendra Mishra, the Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, on Wednesday, 30 September visited the International Ram Katha Museum in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, inspecting a project that is reportedly 80 per cent complete. The museum, being built by the Trust within the Ram Janmbhoomi complex, is designed to offer devotees a 'divine darshan' experience through theme-based specialised galleries.
State of Construction
According to officials, construction of the museum has reached the 80 per cent mark. The facility will house 20 galleries in total, each built around a distinct theme and storyline that have already been finalised. The Trust's Director, Sanjeev Kumar Singh, is credited with preparing the complete narrative framework for the galleries.
Earlier this month, Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra confirmed that the main temple construction within the Ram Janmbhoomi complex has been completed and that the Trust's primary focus has now shifted to the museum. He announced that tenders for each gallery would be floated from 10 October.
What the Museum Will Feature
'The biggest work for the museum is now about to begin. Tenders for each gallery will be issued from October 10. There are 20 galleries in total; Gallery 1, Gallery 2, and so on,' Nripendra Misra told reporters.
He added that videos for each gallery will be produced using advanced formats, including immersive technology and 3D technology, to create an engaging experience for visitors. Each gallery's theme and storyline have already been locked in, according to Misra.
Auditorium Delay
Misra also acknowledged a delay in the construction of an auditorium located within and outside the temple complex. 'There has been a delay of around three to four months in its construction. However, we hope that it will definitely be completed by January or February,' he said.
Mishra's Appointment and Context
Air Marshal (retired) Jeetendra Mishra assumed charge as the Trust's first-ever CEO on 2 September, as part of a broader restructuring exercise aimed at improving administrative coordination. His appointment came amid allegations of donation theft at the temple, which had prompted calls for tighter oversight of the Trust's affairs. The creation of the CEO role itself reflects a move toward more structured institutional governance of one of India's most prominent religious sites.
With tenders set to be issued from 10 October and the auditorium targeted for completion by early next year, the coming months will be critical in determining whether the museum meets its projected timeline.
Point of View
More structured management following the embarrassment of donation-theft allegations. The appointment of a retired Air Marshal as the first-ever CEO suggests the Trust is borrowing institutional discipline from the defence establishment to shore up credibility. What remains untested is whether the administrative overhaul translates into transparent tendering and accountable timelines; the October 10 tender date and the auditorium's already-delayed schedule will be the first real indicators. For a project of this national religious significance, execution credibility matters as much as the devotional ambition behind it.
NationPress
30 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the International Ram Katha Museum in Ayodhya?
The International Ram Katha Museum is a facility being built by the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust within the Ram Janmbhoomi complex in Ayodhya. It will feature 20 theme-based specialised galleries using immersive and 3D technology to provide visitors with a 'divine darshan' experience centred on the story of Ram.
How far along is the museum's construction?
According to officials, construction of the International Ram Katha Museum is 80 per cent complete as of 30 September. Tenders for the individual galleries are set to be floated from 10 October.
Who is Jeetendra Mishra and why was he appointed?
Air Marshal (retired) Jeetendra Mishra is the first-ever CEO of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, appointed on 2 September as part of a restructuring exercise. His appointment came amid allegations of donation theft, with the Trust seeking to improve administrative coordination and oversight.
When will the auditorium at the Ram Janmbhoomi complex be ready?
The auditorium, located within and outside the temple complex, has faced a delay of around three to four months, according to Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra. He expressed hope that it would be completed by January or February.
What technologies will the Ram Katha Museum use?
The museum's galleries will deploy immersive technology and 3D technology to create engaging audio-visual experiences. The theme and storyline for each of the 20 galleries have already been finalised by the Trust's Director, Sanjeev Kumar Singh.
