LUCKNOW, July 13 -- The Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust on Monday invited applications for its first chief executive officer (CEO), an attempt to professionalise the management of the temple complex and restore its image following recent allegations of embezzlement of donations that emerged last month.

The Trust announced the vacancy on X on Monday and gave applicants until July 18 to apply.

The trust is seeking applicants aged 50 to 70, with a graduation degree, and a minimum of 20 years of managerial responsibilities in a large public organisation or institution, government department or company. Those with experience as a chief administrative officer at a temple would be given preference.

The successful candidate would be h...