Change is a social fact and is universal phenomenon. Social system evolves its own mechanism to resolve the conflicts. When this mechanism becomes fragile and the unsatisfied group organize themselves on the basis of certain principles, ideals and program of action with an aim to bring change in the existing system. This process of organization gives birth to a movement. This research article based on content analysis, focuses on conceptual understanding of and issues pertaining to social movement in India.

Keywords: Relative Deprivation, Social Movement, Social Mobility, Social Conflict, Collective Mobilization.