New Delhi, Nov 30: The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for placing the National Urban Housing and Habitat Policy, 2005 on the table of the House and general circulation to State Governments and other stakeholders for implementation.

The policy put into effect by various stakeholders, will promote sustained development of urban housing and settlements.

Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi said the policy document would be circulated among state governments and other stake holders for its implementation.

“The policy, when implemented, will promote sustained development of urban housing and settlements with a focus on social housing for economically weaker section and lower income groups”, Dasmunsi added. (ANI)