IGNOU MDI-005 Assignment 2026-27New
Indian Diaspora: Politico-Economic and Policy Aspects
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Oct 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 12:53 pm.
| Course code | MDI-005 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Indian Diaspora: Politico-Economic and Policy Aspects |
| Programme | MA in Migration and DiasporaMAMIDI, PGDMIDI |
| School | School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies |
| Assignment code | MDI-005/TMA-01/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
About the MDI-005 assignment
The MDI-005 assignment covers all course blocks and examines the Indian diaspora’s historical development, diplomatic influence, remittances and entrepreneurship. It also addresses technology and information networks and diaspora organisations’ contributions to homeland development.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory numbered questions worth 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. Question 5 asks students to answer any two parts worth 10 marks each; the PDF lists two topics. Answers must be handwritten and in your own words. No numerical word limits are specified.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Trace how the Indian diaspora has developed since the colonial period. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss how a diaspora contributes to a country's soft-power diplomacy, using India as the example. |
| Q3 | 20 | Explain remittances, distinguish their types and discuss their uses by households in India. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain diaspora entrepreneurship in the context of the Indian diaspora. |
| Q5 | 10x2=20 | Write on two topics covering technology and information transfer networks and diaspora organisations' role in homeland development. |
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 all numbered questions in your own words and submit handwritten answers rather than reproducing passages from the course material.
- Organise answers logically, use simple and correct English, and include an introduction and conclusion in essay-type responses.
- Write neatly and clearly, underline points you want to emphasise, and identify each answer with its question number.
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