The Progressive Writers' Movement was a literary and cultural movement in India during the 1930s and 1940s. It aimed to address social issues and promote progressive ideas through literature. Writers associated with this movement sought to challenge traditional norms and advocate for social justice, equality, and political change. Key figures in the movement included Saadat Hasan Manto, Ismat Chughtai, and Premchand, who used their works to highlight the struggles of the marginalized. The movement was influenced by global literary trends and sought to create a new narrative that resonated with the realities of contemporary Indian society.