**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs held the International Conference on Evolving Landscape of Housing Finance in New Delhi on February 12th and 13th, 2026. Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal attended the event held at Bharat Mandapam as the Chief Guest. The conference centered on Inclusivity, Stability and Sustainability in housing finance and discussed innovative solutions, including a National Housing Exchange-like mechanism.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Conference Purpose and Theme:**
* The conference aimed to bring together stakeholders to make housing finance more accessible, affordable, and inclusive.
* The conference theme was "Inclusivity, Stability, and Sustainability".
* **Proposed Solutions and Initiatives:**
* The Union Minister proposed exploring a National Housing Exchange-like mechanism, supported by comprehensive housing data.
* The goal is to help citizens find suitable homes closer to workplaces and facilitate mutually beneficial property exchanges.
* Development of robust urban infrastructure through the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) model for housing.
* **Demand for Affordable Housing:**
* A joint study by NITI Aayog and MoHUA projects India's urban population to surpass 850 million by 2050, increasing the demand for affordable housing.
* **Call for Collaboration and Support:**
* Financial institutions (banks, housing finance companies, and the National Housing Bank) are urged to collaborate and extend greater credit support.
* **Government's Vision:**
* The conference reaffirmed the government's commitment to "Housing for All," ensuring every eligible citizen has access to a dignified home.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Citizens**
* **Impact:** Increased access to affordable and inclusive housing, potentially reducing commute times.
* **Action Required:** Utilize available resources and information to identify suitable housing options.
**Stakeholder: Financial Institutions (Banks, Housing Finance Companies, National Housing Bank)**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to expand credit support and collaborate on housing initiatives.
* **Action Required:** Collaborate with relevant stakeholders and extend credit to expand housing stock.
**Stakeholder: Government of India (MoHUA, NITI Aayog)**
* **Impact:** Provides a platform for addressing affordable housing and urban development challenges.
* **Action Required:** Continue to create policy innovations to address housing challenges.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs: Indian government ministry responsible for housing and urban development.
International Conference on Evolving Landscape of Housing Finance: A conference focused on discussing and developing innovative solutions for housing finance.
National Housing Bank: Indian financial institution playing a role in housing finance.
NITI Aayog: Indian governmental think tank involved in policy formulation, specifically in urban development.
New Delhi: Location of the conference and a key area for housing policy implementation.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal graced
International Conference on Evolving Landscape
of Housing Finance in New Delhi today
Union Minister proposed exploring innovative solutions such
as a National Housing Exchange–like mechanism, backed by
comprehensive data on available housing across locations
Posted On: 13 FEB 2026 5:49PM by PIB Delhi
A two-day international conference has been organized by National Housing Bank & Asia Pacific Union
for Housing Finance (APUHF) on 12th and 13th February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam.
Shri Manohar Lal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, graced the International
Conference on Evolving Landscape of Housing Finance as Chief Guest at Bharat Mandapam today. The
conference centred on the theme Inclusivity, Stability and Sustainability.In his address, the Hon’ble Minister underscored the importance of bringing together all stakeholders to
make housing finance more accessible, affordable, and inclusive for every citizen.
He emphasised the need for integrated urban planning, including transport-linked housing development
and forward-looking policy innovations. He also proposed exploring innovative solutions such as a
National Housing Exchange–like mechanism, backed by comprehensive data on available housing across
locations, to help citizens identify suitable homes closer to their workplaces and facilitate mutually
beneficial property exchanges to reduce commute time.
He highlighted findings from a joint study conducted by NITI Aayog and MoHUA, which estimated
India’s urban population at 500 million in 2021 and projected it to surpass 850 million by 2050. This
demographic shift, he emphasized, will significantly increase the demand for affordable housing across
the country.
Underscoring the urgency of preparing for this growth, Shri Manohar Lal called for the development of
robust urban infrastructure through the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) model for housing, making
housing more accessible and sustainable.
Furthermore, he urged financial institutions—including banks, housing finance companies, and the
National Housing Bank—to collaborate and extend greater credit support to expand the housing stock
nationwide.
Concluding his remarks, he reiterated the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi — ensuring that every
eligible citizen has access to a dignified home, reflecting the Government’s unwavering commitment to
Housing for All.
The programme has been graced by illustrious professionals and resources from the Government of India,
Multilateral Institutions, institutions from countries across the globe, private equity players and Housing
finance companies.
The conference served as a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and strategic collaboration,
reaffirming India’s commitment to addressing the challenges and opportunities in affordable housing and
urban development.
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