Lucknow, May 21 -- The Uttar Pradesh government, in a bid to further elevate Ayodhya's stature as a global religious and cultural hub, has proposed the construction of 'Bharat Path', a new spiritual corridor that will connect Bharatkund, the sacred site of Lord Ram's brother Bharat, official sources said here on Wednesday.

Sources said that with an estimated cost of Rs 900 crore, the Public Works Department (PWD) has already submitted the proposal for approval. "The route aims to offer devotees improved access and a deeper spiritual experience, reinforcing Ayodhya's central role in India's religious landscape," they said.

Sources said that under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's leadership, the development of Ayodhya as a world-class reli...