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If the war continues 90 percent Ukrainian population could suffer poverty
According to the UN Development Programme (UNDP), nine out of ten Ukrainians might suffer poverty and high economic vulnerability if the war continues for another year, wiping out two decades of economic achievements.
UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner said his organisation was working with the Kyiv administration to avert a worst-case scenario in which the economy collapsed. Its goal was to give financial transfers to households so they could buy food and avoid fleeing while maintaining essential services.
“If the conflict is prolonged, if it continues, we will see poverty rates rise dramatically,” Steiner told Reuters.
“The economy as a whole would implode at the end of the scenario. And this might lead to up to 90% of people living in poverty or at high danger of falling into it “verty),” he warned in a New York video interview.
In a video interview from New York, he stated that the poverty line is commonly considered as the purchasing power of $5.50 to $13 per person per day. He estimates that 2% of Ukrainians lived below the $5.50 mark before Russia launched its assault on February 24.
Oleg Ustenko, Ukraine’s senior economic adviser, warned last Thursday that invading Russian forces have destroyed at least $100 billion in infrastructure and that half of the country’s enterprises have shut down altogether.
“We predict that up to 18 years of Ukraine’s growth advantages could be wiped out in as little as 12 to 18 months,” Steiner warned.
TRANSFERS OF CASH
According to him, UNDP is looking at “tried and true” programmes that it has utilised in previous violent situations.
“Cash transfers programmes, particularly in a nation like Ukraine where the financial system and architecture are still operating and ATMs are available, are a key means to reach people rapidly,” he says.
He described the logistical hurdles as “serious but not insurmountable.”
“Some of the recent World Bank and International Monetary Fund statements in terms of credit lines and funds that are being made available will assist Ukrainian authorities in being able to deploy such a programme,” he added.
According to the UNDP estimate, a $250 million per month emergency cash transfer operation would cover partial income losses for 2.6 million individuals who are likely to slip into poverty. A more ambitious temporary basic income programme, costing $430 million per month, would provide $5.50 per day for each person.
The IMF predicted that Ukraine’s GDP will collapse by 10% in 2022 as a result of Russia’s invasion, but that the situation might worsen dramatically if the conflict continues, according to a staff analysis released on Monday.
The World Bank authorised over $200 million in new and restructured financing for Ukraine’s vulnerable people support on Monday. The money is in addition to $723 million granted last week, and it’s part of a $3 billion package of aid that the World Bank is rushing to Ukraine and its people in the coming weeks.
Steiner stressed Ukraine’s importance to other countries’ economies, particularly a group of African countries that get a third of their wheat supplies from Ukraine and Russia, according to Steiner.
“We’re also attempting to restore this economy that serves as the breadbasket for 45 African nations, the LDCs,” Steiner explained.
Police register FIR and launch search for accused after late-night incident.
The Case
A woman travelling home after attending a party in Chembur has alleged that her cab driver tried to molest her after stopping the vehicle at an isolated location in Navi Mumbai during the early hours of September 6.
According to her complaint, the incident took place around 1:30 am. The driver reportedly stopped the cab on the roadside, saying he wanted to drink water. After getting back into the vehicle, he allegedly moved to the back seat, held the woman’s hand and tried to remove her clothes despite her resistance.
The woman strongly protested, following which the driver allegedly fled from the spot. She then contacted her family and approached the police to report what had happened. Police identified the accused as Mohammed Afzal Sheikh and registered an FIR based on the woman’s complaint. Multiple police teams have reportedly been formed to trace and arrest him.
Investigators are using technical information and other leads to locate the accused. Police have said the complaint is being taken seriously and that appropriate legal action will follow. The incident has once again raised concerns about the safety of passengers travelling alone in cabs during late-night hours. Police are continuing their investigation into the case.
Thousands of devotees join colourful processions as towering idols arrive in Navi Mumbai.
The Grand Ganesh Celebration
With Ganesh Chaturthi just around the corner, the festive spirit has already taken over Navi Mumbai. Vashi and CBD Belapur witnessed enthusiastic celebrations as devotees gathered to welcome two towering Ganesh idols.
In Vashi Sector 17, the 12-foot idol of Navsala Pavnara Maharaja arrived on September 4 amid the beats of dhol-tasha and chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya.” Nearly 3,000 devotees took part in the welcome procession. The idol, depicting Lord Ganesha seated on an elephant, will be installed in a grand replica of a royal palace. The mandal is celebrating its 43rd year.
Meanwhile, CBD Belapur Sector 2 welcomed the CBD Cha Raja, a 12.5-foot idol prepared by renowned sculptor Bhendkar from Chembur. A large number of devotees gathered to seek Bappa’s blessings during the arrival ceremony.
The mandal, now entering its 44th year, is creating a replica of the famous Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura as this year’s main attraction.
Beyond the grandeur, the celebrations also reflect Navi Mumbai’s spirit of unity. People from different communities come together to participate in aarti, puja and havan at the mandal. As the city prepares for Ganesh Chaturthi, these celebrations have brought communities together and set the mood for a festival filled with devotion, tradition and togetherness.
Traditional performances, a vibrant procession and an eco-friendly idol mark the beginning of Ganeshotsav in Vashi.
The Grand Celebration
The festive spirit of Ganeshotsav came alive in Vashi as the Ganraj Vashi Cha Raja Public Ganeshotsav Mandal, Sector 16A, began its 43rd year with a grand idol arrival ceremony.
The procession started from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk and made its way to the main pandal amid the energetic beats of dhol-tasha. Thousands of devotees joined the celebrations, turning the streets into a sea of devotion and excitement.
Traditional performances added to the charm of the procession. Mardani Khel demonstrations, a colourful Lezim performance and the presence of a Govinda troupe drew loud cheers from the crowd. The Govindas formed a human pyramid and offered a special salute to Ganraj Vashi Cha Raja.
The event was attended by BJP corporator Anjali Valunj, mandal president and social worker Vijay Valunj, social worker Ajay Valunj, along with mandal office-bearers, volunteers and devotees. This year, the mandal has also focused on protecting the environment. The Ganesha idol, depicting Lord Ganesha seated on an elephant, has been made from paper as part of its eco-friendly initiative.
The organisers said the mandal has been preserving culture and tradition for 43 years and was among the first in Navi Mumbai to organise an idol arrival ceremony. They also invited devotees from across Navi Mumbai and Maharashtra to visit the mandal and seek Bappa’s blessings.
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