Mukhya Mantri Kosh
Full Form of MUK
What is MUK?
Mukhya Mantri Kosh (MUK) is a state-level relief fund in India managed by the office of the Chief Minister. It is established to provide immediate financial assistance to victims of natural disasters, accidents, and other emergencies such as floods, earthquakes, cyclones, or fires. Each state maintains its own MUK, which is supported by contributions from government officials, public donations, and corporate social responsibility funds. The money is used for ex-gratia payments, medical treatment, funeral expenses, and rehabilitation of affected families. The acronym MUK is commonly used in Hindi-medium government circulars, news reports, and official correspondence to refer to this fund. Understanding MUK is relevant for competitive exams like UPSC and state PCS as it features in questions on disaster management and state welfare schemes. The fund operates alongside central relief mechanisms like the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) and the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
MUK का फुल फॉर्म
मुख्य मंत्री कोष
Example
The state government announced an additional ₹2 crore contribution to the MUK for flood-affected villagers.