The aim of this paper is to portray the effects of industrialization and modern technology and the problems of the people in this transitional period through Kamala Markandaya's Nectar in a Sieve, published in 1954. It shows how Indian society is changing from feudalism to capitalism. The problems like lose of agrarian land, lose of peaceful environment, miserable condition of pearants, exploitation by the industrialists are also described. The villagers are struggling hard to survive. The industrial revolution contributed to the progress as well as dehumanization and moral degeneration of man. The owner can replace the workers whenever they demands for proper wages. Two of Rukmani's sons are not happy with their wages. So they try to initiate strike. It fails and they are exiled. Women have to adopt the profession of prostitute. Ira, daughter of Rukmani, also attracts towards this profession to fulfil the hunger of her belly. She has no source of of income as she was abondened by her husband due to her barrenness. A few people of Indian society get its profits but a large number of villagers suffer due to it. Due to the industrialization people of India are provided jobs but it is not suitable for everyone. After the establishment of tannery, the sons of Rukmani and Nathen get job in tannery but they are exploited and tortured. They suffer in town and city. Tannery can be compared with monster that swallows their happiness and peace of life. It is the rout cause of Rukmani's pathetic condition.
Industrialization, Transitional, Feudalism, Capitalism, Revolution, Dehumanization
