cuttack the red building of ravenshaw university will soon get a muchneeded facelift with the state government sanctioning rs 5 crore for restoration of the dilapidated 92yearold structure the public works department pwd will carry out the work under the supervision of indian national trust for arts and cultural heritage intach intach has been asked to prepare a detailed plan for the restoration work without hampering its heritage look said vicechancellor b c tripathy spread over a sprawling 874 acre the old building is a classic blend of gothic indian and victorian architecture meanwhile ravenshaw authorities have started some minor repair works in the old building the university will host the indian history congress from december 28 to 30 we undertook minor repair works in physics and chemistry departments which are in a very bad state tripathy said adding the restoration work will start in full swing from january the entire building is being painted roads are widened and measures taken to beautify the campus ahead of the event over 2000 delegates from across the country will participate in the 74th edition of the indian history congress sources said