IGNOU MDV-111 Assignment 2026-27
Local Self Governance and Development
Last updated by IGNOU: 09 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 03:58 pm.
| Course code | MDV-111 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Local Self Governance and Development |
| Programme | Master of Arts in Corporate Social Responsibility (MACSR)MACSR, MADVS |
| School | School of Extension and Development Studies |
| Session |
About the MDV-111 assignment
The MDV-111 assignment covers decentralization, public participation in development, and local self-government. It examines Kerala’s approach to decentralized planning, the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, and the powers of local institutions under the PESA Act.
There is one assignment containing five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. Each answer should be around 600–800 words. The assignment must be handwritten and submitted to your Study Centre or Regional Centre.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain decentralization and critically assess the benefits and limitations of democratic decentralization in local governance. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss people’s participation in governance and development and examine how community involvement supports sustainable grassroots outcomes. |
| Q3 | 20 | Describe Kerala’s model of democratic decentralized planning and assess its effects on local resource mobilization and social development. |
| Q4 | 20 | Examine the main provisions of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment and evaluate its implementation and the practical difficulties faced by rural local bodies. |
| Q5 | 20 | Explain the objectives of the PESA Act and the statutory powers it gives Gram Sabhas and Panchayats in Scheduled Areas. |
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 website, regardless of your registration year or session.
- Answer all five questions, keeping each response around 600–800 words.
- Write the assignment in your own handwriting; typed responses are not accepted.
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.