The gigantic modern structure of the Mercantile Bank of India in Bombay is taking shape with the use of the most basic of building methods . The picture shows a human chain stretching upwards on an effective , but somewhat Heath Robinson - like scaffolding . Along this the bowls of cement are being passed from the mixer to the workmen at the top . Were increased mechanisation to be introduced in India it would throw millions of people into unemployment , which is already one of the country ' s principle problem . October 1952