IGNOU BEDS-006 Assignment 2026
Family Life Education and Health Care
Last updated by IGNOU: 18 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 03:14 pm.
| Course code | BEDS-006 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Family Life Education and Health Care |
| Programme | Diploma Programme in Value Education (DPVE)DPVE |
| School | School of Extension and Development Studies |
| Session | January 2026 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | — |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the BEDS-006 assignment
The BEDS-006 assignment covers all blocks of Family Life Education and Health Care. It asks students to explore parenting, women’s health, nutrition and malnutrition, biodiversity, the digital divide, and civil society organizations.
There are five compulsory questions carrying 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. The fifth question consists of two short notes worth 10 marks each. The assignment contributes 30% of the assessment, while the term-end examination contributes 70%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain the meaning of parenting and describe different parenting styles. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss women’s health problems and issues, along with measures to improve their health status. |
| Q3 | 20 | Explain nutrition and discuss the treatment and prevention of malnutrition. |
| Q4 | 20 | Describe the types of biodiversity and discuss its importance and uses. |
| Q5 | 10×2=20 | Write two short notes covering the digital divide and civil society organizations. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Write your answers by hand; typed assignments are not accepted.
- Answer every question and check that your responses are complete before submission.
- Complete and submit the assignment before the due date and before the term-end examination.
- Send the assignment by post to Prof. Grace Don Nemching, DPVE Programme Coordinator, Block 15-F, SOEDS, Swami Vivekananda Bhawan, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, Delhi–110068.
- Use the study materials and apply your own judgment; the PDF also encourages consulting reference books and related texts where possible.
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