IGNOU MDI-004 Assignment 2026-27New
Indian Diaspora: An Overview
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Oct 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 12:52 pm.
| Course code | MDI-004 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Indian Diaspora: An Overview |
| Programme | MA in Migration and DiasporaMAMIDI, PGDMIDI |
| School | School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies |
| Assignment code | MDI-004/TMA-01/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) |
About the MDI-004 assignment
The MDI-004 assignment covers all blocks of Indian Diaspora: An Overview. It examines the Indian diaspora’s cultural influence in South East Asia, its history and demographic spread in Central Asia, and the trading diaspora’s role in West Asia. It also covers free passage migration, brain drain and reverse migration.
This Tutor Marked Assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. The fifth question has two parts worth 10 marks each. Answers must be handwritten and expressed in your own words. No numerical word limits are specified in the questions.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Discuss how the Indian diaspora has influenced culture in South East Asia. |
| Q2 | 20 | Examine the history and demographic distribution of the Indian diaspora in Central Asia. |
| Q3 | 20 | Trace the origins of the Indian trading diaspora in West Asia and assess its contribution to the region’s development. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain what free passage migration means and describe its main characteristics. |
| Q5 | 10x2=20 | Write separate responses on brain drain migration and reverse migration. |
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
- Attempt every question in your own words and submit handwritten answers rather than reproducing passages from the course material.
- Arrange your ideas logically and use simple, correct English; essay answers should include an introduction and a conclusion.
- Write neatly and clearly, and include the relevant question number with each answer.
- Put your enrolment number, name, full address and date at the top right of the first page.
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