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Ukraine crisis might push one-fifth of the worlds population into poverty : UN

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According to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, at least one-fifth of humankind, or 1.7 billion people, might face terrifying levels of poverty and famine if the Ukraine crisis intensifies. In an interview with Czech Seznam Zpravy, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced worry over halted food grain shipments from Ukraine to poor countries, which might result in people being “collateral damage” of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “The conflict is amplifying a three-dimensional catastrophe including food, energy, and money,” Guterres warned.

The rise in food, oil, fuel, and fertilizer costs, fueled by Russia and Ukraine’s influence in these markets, has heightened the possibility of global instability and unrest. While the United Nations has provided humanitarian help to those in Ukraine who are paying the heaviest price for the war, less attention has been devoted to the war’s global repercussions, which are already wracked by poverty, starvation, and social upheaval. Guterres exemplified the problem by mentioning the dreadful state of food shortages in the Sahel.

“In the Sahel, a fatal food crisis is being driven by conflict and climatic shocks. The war in Ukraine would exacerbate millions of people’s misery by raising food and gasoline costs “In a Twitter post, he said.

The conflict has exacerbated the problems that underdeveloped nations have been dealing with as a result of the two-year-long COVID epidemic. A “storm” of difficulties has erupted as a result of new concerns such as climate change and a lack of access to necessary resources for financial recovery in the context of persisting and expanding disparities, threatening to damage the economy of such nations.

“Quite so many as 1.7 billion people — one-third of whom are already poor — are now very vulnerable to disruptions in food, energy, and financial systems, which are fueling poverty and hunger,” Guterres warned.

The Ukraine situation is hastening food shortages, according to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

The underlying concern, among many others, is food supply. The war has generated serious supply-chain bottlenecks because Ukraine and Russia produce 30% of the world’s wheat and barley, with at least one-third of their goods being exported. As a result, food costs have risen at an unprecedented rate. “Russia and Ukraine account for more than half of the world’s wheat imports,” he explained, “including some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable countries.” Both frontline nations are also responsible for a fifth of all grain and half of all sunflower oil output, with exports to at least 45 industrialized countries, according to Guterres.

Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise, especially among young children, as the cost of gasoline and food rises to unsustainable levels. Furthermore, emerging countries will drown in debt, weakening their buying power and reducing their economic possibilities. “This is putting in motion a potentially vicious cycle of inflation and stagnation, often known as stagflation,” the UN head added. Guterres’ comments coincided with those of IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva, who warned on Thursday that the Ukraine crisis will cause at least 143 economies’ forecasts to be revised downward this year. The 86 percent of global GDP is accounted for by these countries.

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World Tuberculosis Day Was Observed By NMMC With A Vibrant Awareness Campaign

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A Awareness Campaign was organised by NMMC to mark World Tuberculosis day.

The Campaign

As part of its ambitious plan to eradicate TB from India by 2025, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) held a number of events to raise awareness and combat the illness on World TB Day.

Across its jurisdiction, NMMC planned a variety of programs with the aim of reaching an 80% reduction in TB incidence compared to 2015 and a 90% reduction in TB-related mortality. Patients participating in the National Tuberculosis Eradication Program are eligible for free examinations and medicines at 24 civil primary health centers, three public hospitals, and Mata Baal Hospital in the NMMC region.

The World Health Organization observes March 24th as World Tuberculosis Day each year. “Yes! We Can End TB” is this year’s theme, which emphasizes the significance of teamwork in the fight against the illness. In keeping with this, NMMC held a rangoli competition at NMMC hospitals as well as an awareness initiative for children in nearby schools. At the settlement level, street plays were performed, especially in slums and high-risk regions. Public gatherings, patient consultations, and staff training sessions were also planned.

In order to contribute, Terna Medical College and DY Patil Medical College held poster contests, seminars, street performances, and patient education sessions.

TB patients receive a direct payment of Rs. 500 into their bank accounts under the National Tuberculosis Eradication Program’s “Nikshay Poshan Yojana” till their treatment is finished. Furthermore, referrals of suspected cases of tuberculosis to government hospitals are awarded with Rs. 500, and those who assist in the successful completion of tuberculosis treatment are paid with Rs. 1000.

To eradicate TB, cooperation between public and private health services is essential. Hospitals, clinics, and labs in the private sector are all encouraged to disclose information on tuberculosis patients receiving treatment.

The NMMC stresses that with teamwork, TB may be completely eradicated from Navi Mumbai. To render Navi Mumbai tuberculosis-free, residents and private groups are asked to work closely with the municipal administration.

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Residents Are Urged By The NMMC To Pay Their Property Taxes Before The Deadline

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NMMC has requested all the residents to pay property tax ahead of deadline.

The Deadline

With the end of the fiscal year approaching, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) is pleading with residents to pay their property taxes by the impending deadline of March 31.

One of the NMMC’s most important sources of funding for development projects and other public facilities is property tax. The company launched the ‘Malmattakar Abhay Yojana’ on February 29, 2024, in an attempt to simplify tax recovery procedures. If taxpayers pay at least 50% of their past-due property tax balance plus the penalty between March 21 and March 31, 2024, they will receive a 50% discount on the penalty component of their dues under this scheme.

The corporation emphasizes that it is critical for residents to take advantage of this chance to significantly lower penalties associated with unpaid property taxes. Furthermore, residents are asked to support the growth of the city by making sure that their outstanding property taxes are paid on time before to the approaching anniversary.

All eight divisional offices of the NMMC will have civic facilities centers and property tax payment outlets open during business hours, including holidays, until March 31 in order to make tax payments more easy.

The NMMC is urging those who have unpaid property tax arrears to pay up quickly by offering a 50% penalty remission through the Abhay Yojana as part of a special appeal. The corporation emphasizes that in order to support the growth and welfare of the city, it is imperative that both arrears be cleared and current-year property taxes be paid by March 31.

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In a campaign to enforce traffic laws, Koparkhairane Traffic Branch take action

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860 vehicles face action by the koparkhairane traffic branch in Traffic Rule Enforcement campaign.

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As part of a recent enforcement effort named “Follow Traffic Rules and Avoid Fines,” the Koparkhairane Traffic Branch took action against 860 vehicles deemed to be in violation of traffic restrictions. The campaign’s goals were to encourage responsible driving and road safety. It also featured public awareness-raising campaigns for rickshaw drivers, students, and the general public.

The Koparkhairane Traffic Police carried out intensive patrols and checks from March 1st to the 15th as part of the effort to find and punish drivers breaking traffic laws. Under the direction of Navi Mumbai Traffic Department Deputy Commissioner of Police Tirupati Kakade, the traffic police interacted with college and school kids, teaching them about traffic laws and stressing the need of obeying them.

In addition, members of the School Bus Driver-Owner Association and Rickshaw Union Driver-Owner Association attended awareness seminars emphasizing the need of following traffic regulations in order to protect pedestrians and passengers.

Additionally to these initiatives, traffic police personnel at different crossroads carefully controlled traffic and reminded motorists of the need of observing traffic laws. Because of these coordinated efforts, 860 cars were punished for different infractions in the first two weeks of March. The breakdown of violations included instances of riding motorcycles without helmets, driving under the influence of alcohol, overloading rickshaws with passengers, talking on cell phones while driving, obstructive parking, driving the wrong way, driving on sidewalks, and failing to stop at designated lines.

The Koparkhairane Traffic Branch’s Assistant Police Inspector, Vishwas Bhingardive, emphasized the value of these kinds of programs in raising community standards for road safety and cultivating a culture of compliance.

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