The decision to implement Education Guarantee Scheme (EGS) at the national level is a big leap forward in the educational sector. As promised in the Budget, 1.8 lakh schools will become operational in the next three years. This means there will be an elementary school at every habitation within a radius of one km.The scheme, which was implemented for the first time in Madhya Pradesh, has shown remarkable results. It opened opportunities for people in remote regions.