Many Indians still opt to rent houses even though they hope to own their own homes one day. In the eyes of some, a house for rent serves as a temporary solution until they become homeowners. The government's aim of delivering housing for all by 2022 looks unlikely. It may have been possible to accomplish this electoral promise by building enough rental housing and backing it with a sound rental housing policy. The discussion stage on this front has also seen little progress. Despite the fact that many Indians dream of owning their own homes one day, renting is still the most common option.
