When the exhibition and handicraft industry hit hard due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic, many individuals and organizations are offering a helping hand to the small artisans to save their livelihood.<br />'' <br />''Jalpa Thakkar, who runs an art and craft business in Surat, is selling masks with Madhubani paintings to offer monetary support to migrant artisans who returned to Bihar from Gujarat during the lockdown.<br />''<span style="color: #333333;"> <br />''AIR Correspondent reports that</span> Jalpa Thakkar is working with three to four migrant families of artisans who went to their home state Bihar during the lockdown.<br />'' <br />''Talking to AIR Ms Jalpa said that during the pandemic when wearing masks is mandatory, she thought to use this opportunity to offer employment to the small artisans. Each mask costs Rs 150 and the income generated through the sale of these masks is being transferred to their bank accounts."<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Jalpa Thakkar is not only helping the artisans to earn during the lockdown but also contributing to the conservation of local Indian art.</span><br />