The┬аProgressive utilization theory┬а(PROUT) is a┬аsocioeconomic┬аand political philosophy created by the Indian philosopher and spiritual leader┬аPrabhat Ranjan Sarkar. He first conceived of PROUT in 1959.┬аIts proponents (Proutists) claim that it exposes and overcomes the limitations of capitalism, communism and mixed economy.]┬аSince its genesis, PROUT has had an┬аeconomically progressive┬аapproach, aiming to improve┬аsocial development┬аin the world. It is in line with Sarkar's┬аNeohumanist┬аvalues which aim to provide "proper care" to every being on the planet, including humans, animals and plants.