PROgressive Utilization Theory

Mr. Sarkar sought a practical alternative to the theories of Marxism (communism) and Capitalism. Prout is based on universal values recognizing and protecting the rights of all to the fulfillment of their basic needs; the protection of the environment, plants and animals; and a dynamic, incentive-based multi-tiered economy with local and cooperatively-employee-owned enterprises at it core. It encourages a balance in the effort of satisfying individual and collective needs. No one should be left behind as society marches forward.

Proutist Universal PU is a global, non-profit, charitable, education organization of individual members; local units, affiliated federations and programs; and, service activities. The first program formed by the organization, a federation in 1959, is the Universal Proutist Student Federation UPSF. PU has career volunteers and members on every continent, with its global headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The MISSION STATMENT of Proutist Universal is: "To promote and implement PROUT – Progressive Utilization Theory, a new socio-economic paradigm. Through educational efforts and materials, social movements and activities of its various programs, Proutist Universal seeks to ensure the fulfillment of basic-needs-for-all, an exploitation-free society, ethical leadership, and the implementation of economic democracy – for the welfare and happiness of all.”