IGNOU MDV-108 Assignment 2026-27
Development Communication and Extension
Last updated by IGNOU: 09 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 03:57 pm.
| Course code | MDV-108 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Development Communication and Extension |
| Programme | Master of Arts in Corporate Social Responsibility (MACSR)MACSR, MADVS |
| School | School of Extension and Development Studies |
| Session |
About the MDV-108 assignment
The MDV-108 assignment covers opinion leadership, the spread and adoption of development innovations, e-governance, teaching and learning in extension, and private extension services. It asks students to examine concepts, measurement methods and their relevance to development.
There are five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, making a total of 100 marks. Each answer should be around 600–800 words. The assignment must be handwritten, and the official listing gives it a weightage of 30%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Critically examine opinion leadership and the methods used to measure it. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain diffusion and adoption of development innovations, illustrating the elements of diffusion with examples. |
| Q3 | 20 | Describe the National e-Governance Plan and assess the importance of e-governance for rural and urban development. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain teaching, learning and learning experiences in extension, including the contribution of the teaching-learning process to development. |
| Q5 | 20 | Discuss why extension services may be privatised and examine options for financing and delivering private extension. |
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
- Submit the latest assignment uploaded on the IGNOU website, regardless of your registration year or session.
- Answer all five questions, keeping each response around 600–800 words and clearly marking its question number.
- Write the assignment in your own handwriting; only handwritten submissions are accepted.
- Use plain or ruled A4 paper, write on both sides with margins, and securely tie the pages separately for each course.
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.