The concept of Bratachari brings to mind the name of its founder Gurusaday Dutt, ICS, who initiated this movement to teach the basic principles of life and discipline through songs, dances,rhythm and music.

The term “ Brata “ means vows and “Chari” refers to followers of the vows.The Bratachari movement aims to pursue the ideals of Knowledge,Labour, Truth, Unity and Joy in an integrated manner so that the perspective of life attained is a holistic one. Gurusaday Dutt wanted to revive the folk dances and arts which were dying out for lack of interest and wrong sense of values.The movement is intended to inspire the spirit of nationalistic zeal in the minds of the young generation.

The origin of the Bratachari Movement is is intimately linked with the experiences of Sri Dutt’s early childhood in his native village of Birasri , in Sylhet District.That village was untouched by modern education and the economic forces of modern civilization.Work, play and worship, art and religion were intimately integrated with each other and with a joyous community life coupled with a Sriound feeling of spiritual fellowship.

Thus, this movement , founded and fostered by Sri Dutt emphasizes on community work and dignity of labour and women empowerment to improve the quality of life and contribute in national progress.