IGNOU BNRI-101 Assignment 2026-27
Fundamentals of Watershed Management
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 05:51 pm.
| Course code | BNRI-101 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Fundamentals of Watershed Management |
| Programme | Diploma in Watershed Management (DWM)DWM |
| School | School of Agriculture |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 50 |
| Weightage | 20% |
| Last date (June exam) | 28 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | Hindi,English |
About the BNRI-101 assignment
The BNRI-101 assignment covers watershed management principles, project implementation agencies, institutional arrangements in India, integrated watershed management and GIS applications. It focuses on sustainable watershed development and the socio-economic development of rainfed areas.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions carrying equal marks, with each answer expected to be about 500 words. One question requires a flow diagram showing institutional roles and links. The assignment carries 50 marks and contributes 20% to the theory component.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | — | Discuss watershed management concepts and principles and their importance for sustainable watershed development. |
| Q2 | — | Explain the responsibilities and main functions of a Project Implementation Agency in delivering watershed development programmes. |
| Q3 | — | Describe India's institutional framework for watershed projects and use a flow diagram to show institutional roles and connections. |
| Q4 | — | Explain integrated watershed management and its contribution to sustainable socio-economic development in rainfed areas. |
| Q5 | — | Explain GIS and examine its uses across the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of watershed development programmes. |
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
- Answer all five questions, writing about 500 words for each answer.
- Write the assignment by hand on foolscap-size paper; typed submissions are not accepted.
- Leave a three-inch left margin and at least four lines between answers, and clearly identify each question number.
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.