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22 August 2026

Ram Temple construction committee authority

While the trust is a specific entity, it is a private/special-purpose body rather than a major national statutory institution, making it useful primarily as context for discussions on temple architecture or the management of religious trusts.

1 min read Day 25 of 28 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust (SRJTKT) was constituted by the Union government following the Supreme Court verdict on the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute.
  • The trust comprises 15 trustees.
  • The Ram Temple construction committee is headed by a chairman, Nripendra Misra, who oversees project decisions and committee operations.
  • Project management and execution involved professional agencies including Larsen & Toubro (construction agency) and Tata Consulting Engineers (project management consultant).
  • Architectural design was led by Chandrakant Bhai Sompura, originally selected in 1986.
  • Construction of the temple complex commenced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The construction committee holds regular meetings, historically ranging from monthly to bi-weekly intervals.

Part of a longer story

This is day 25 of 28 in Ram Temple donation embezzlement investigation, which has been running since 24 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of specialized project management committees in the execution of large-scale public infrastructure projects in India. How do such bodies ensure accountability and technical oversight? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust was constituted following a verdict by which of the following institutions?

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