Former Kerala Chief Secretary K. Jayakumar took charge as the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president in the presence of Devaswom Minister V.N. Vasavan on Saturday. It marks a complete departure from the past when political appointees used to occupy the TDB’s leadership roles.
A special function was organised for this purpose at the TDB headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. Former Forest Minister and veteran CPI leader K. Raju was also sworn in as a board member.
The board is constituted for two years.
Jayakumar’s appointment occupies special significance, as it has come at a time when the government is facing widespread criticism in the wake of the alleged gold theft at the Sabarimala temple.
Jayakumar’s extensive experience in Sabarimala administration is expected to help restore public confidence. His experience includes his service as Devaswom Secretary, Chief Devaswom Commissioner, and Chairman of the High Court-appointed high-powered committee on Sabarimala.
Speaking on the occasion, the TDB president said that the new governing committee would try to live up to the expectations of devotees, describing his appointment as the call of the time.
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