Of all the movements conceptualized in pre independent India focusing on social emancipation and improvement of the youth and womenfolk , the Bratachari Movement , initiated in1932 and gaining pace since 1934 occupies a very special place. Heralding the movement was Sri Gurusaday Dutt who pioneered the movement with the vision of making holistic and perfect human beings . The movement envisages to create a nation-wide discipline of common citizenship among persons of both sexes and irrespective of caste, creed and ages by developing a high standard of Physical fitness and character , an enthusiasm for the pursuit of constructive work and particularly of that which involves dignity of labour .