From the archive record
Manual labourers carrying out construction work in the hilly terrain of Uttarakhand, India. Workers transport and handle construction materials using metal pans and basins, then pour and spread wet concrete along a steep dirt pathway. The work appears focused on constructing a concrete wall or other basic infrastructure along the slope. The workers carry out the tasks without large construction machinery, working directly on the uneven terrain. The scene illustrates the physical labour involved in developing pathways, retaining structures, and other rural infrastructure in mountainous areas, where steep slopes and limited road access can make construction work more difficult.