PROUT stands for the Progressive Utilization Theory, a socioeconomic and political philosophy created by Indian philosopher Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar in 1959. It aims to promote a balanced and decentralized economic system that fosters global integration and emphasizes grassroots-based economic democracy. PROUT is rooted in Neohumanism, a philosophy that emphasizes the welfare and development of all beings, including humans, animals, and plants