Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu today said National Urban Rental Housing Policy has been formulated and it will be taken for Cabinet approval soon. <br/><br/>Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Mr Naidu said owning a pucca house is a fundamental aspiration for all citizens of the country and the government is committed to fulfill it. <br/><br/>Mr Naidu said, ensuring a task of house for all in urban areas is a challenge and states should cooperate with Centre in this connection. He said, government has approved financing of construction of 17.73 lakh affordable houses in 2,008 cities and towns. <br/><br/>The Minister said Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is a testimony to the Government's commitment to inclusive development. He said, government has put an enabling ecosystem to provide speedy housing.