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Since many local artists are in the trade of Madhubani painting, I suggested them to get their homes painted to attract the attention of tourists. I thought of tapping it to strengthen the economy of the region and attract tourists”, Shirsat said.Around 7,000sqft area of Madhubani railway station decked with the local art form has become a major attraction. Many local artists were roped in for this project, which was taken up by the East Central Railway on October 2 last year as part of ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’. “I was surprised when I came to know that the artisans had memorised the entire art form. The beauty of Mithila artwork cannot be ignored..