Arun Jaitley said that about 31 lakh homes are to be built in urban areas in 2018-19. In rural areas the target is to construct 51 lakh affordable units. Representation pic

Taking ahead one of the key promises made by the BJP-led central government, the union Budget for 2018-19 focuses on affordable housing. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has given priority to affordable housing by announcing housing for all by 2022. The government has decided to set up a National Housing Bank (NHB) to create a fund for affordable housing.