Lucknow, July 14 -- Looking to strengthen the Ram temple management system after the controversy over the alleged embezzlement of donations surfaced, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday invited applications for the post of the first chief executive officer (CEO), setting July 18 as the deadline for submission of names.

The Trust, which oversees the management of the Ram temple, announced the vacancy on its official X handle and also posted details of the duties and responsibilities attached to the top job. According to the post on X, applicants must be between 50 and 70 years old.

For this three-year appointment, the Trust will give preference to candidates with experience in managing large religious institutions, pu...