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A makeover: The PWD has been restoring heritage buildings, like the PWD Complex in Chennai.
Kanniyakumari and Pudukottai districts account for five buildings each; PWD is confident of restoring all buildings simultaneously
Many public heritage buildings that were in dire need of repairs for several years may soon be restored. The Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned funds to conserve 29 heritage buildings across the State in the first phase.
A government order was issued on Wednesday, sanctioning ₹80.83 crore towards restoration of heritage structures that house government offices and courts.
Identifying buildings
This will be a major project for the Public Works Department (PWD) that has been restoring heritage buildings in Chennai. The PWD has identified heritage buildings across the State.