IGNOU MIO-005 Assignment 2026
Smart Cities: Safe Water, Sanitation and Sustainability
Last updated by IGNOU: 23 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 04 Nov 2026, 04:27 am.
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| Course code | MIO-005 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Smart Cities: Safe Water, Sanitation and Sustainability |
| Programme | Diploma in Smart City Development and Management (DSCDM)DSCDM |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Assignment code | MIO – 005/TMA/2026 July |
| Session | July 2026 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | — |
| Medium | English |
About the MIO-005 assignment
The MIO-005 assignment covers safe drinking water, smart water management, water and sewage treatment, sewerage systems, and solid waste management. It also includes landfill planning, waste conversion technologies, value-added products and bio-fertilizers.
This tutor-marked assignment has 10 compulsory questions carrying 10 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. Except for Question 5, each question has two parts worth 5 marks each. Some tasks require flowcharts or diagrams. The assignment contributes 30% to continuous evaluation, and students must score at least 40 out of 100.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 5 + 5 | Identify safe drinking-water quality standards and discuss major water-supply challenges in smart cities. |
| Q2 | 5 + 5 | Discuss smart water-management solutions and the elements used to assess water-supply system vulnerability. |
| Q3 | 5 + 5 | Explain SCADA and its water-management uses, and discuss factors involved in designing a water-quality programme. |
| Q4 | 5 + 5 | Discuss the purpose and techniques of advanced water treatment, and draw treatment flowcharts for surface water and groundwater. |
| Q5 | 10 | Discuss the different types of sewerage systems. |
| Q6 | 5 + 5 | Discuss factors affecting dry-weather flow, list methods of estimating sanitary sewage quantity, and explain one method in detail. |
| Q7 | 5 + 5 | Draw a general sewage-treatment flow diagram and discuss advanced sewage-treatment processes. |
| Q8 | 5 + 5 | Discuss the physical and chemical characteristics of solid waste and its biological processing methods. |
| Q9 | 5 + 5 | Outline solid-waste conversion technologies and describe the design parameters used in landfill planning. |
| Q10 | 5 + 5 | Discuss problems with conventional value-added products and explain bio-fertilizers, their types and their benefits. |
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
- Study the relevant course units before attempting the assignment, and answer every question.
- Submit handwritten answers only; typed assignments are not accepted.
- Use full-size writing paper that is not very thin, leaving 4 cm margins on the left, top and bottom.
- On the first page, include your enrolment number, name, address, course code, course title, assignment number, study centre and date in the prescribed format.
- Keep answers precise, clearly identify each question and part, and recheck your work before submission.
- Submit to your Study Centre, Regional Centre or the DSCDM Programme Coordinator at Room No. 104, Block-C, SOET, IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-68.
- Ensure your answer sheets reach the submission location by the deadline; late submissions will not be accepted.
- Keep a copy of your responses and, if possible, attach a photocopy of the assignment booklet.
Submission dates: 30 April 2027 (June term-end exam); no December term-end exam deadline is specified.
Frequently asked questions
What is the submission deadline for the MIO-005 July 2026 assignment?
The deadline for the June term-end exam is 30 April 2027. No December term-end exam deadline is provided in the listing data.
How many questions must I attempt in MIO-005?
All 10 questions are compulsory and carry 10 marks each. Nine questions have two 5-mark parts, while Question 5 carries 10 marks without subparts.
What are the maximum marks, weightage and minimum passing marks?
The assignment is marked out of 100 and has a weightage of 30%. You must score at least 40 out of 100 in the assignment.
Can I submit a typed MIO-005 assignment?
No. The booklet accepts only handwritten assignments, written on full-size paper with the specified margins.
Where can I submit the MIO-005 assignment?
You may submit it at your Study Centre, Regional Centre or to the DSCDM Programme Coordinator, Room No. 104, Block-C, SOET, IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-68.
Other IGNOU DSCDM assignments
- MIO-001: Introduction to Smart Regions: Smart Cities and Smart Villages
- MIO-002: Smart Technologies (Hardware and Software)
- MIO-003: Smart Urban Energy and Smart Transportation Systems
- MIO-004: Smart Cities: Health, Education, Governance and Cyber Security
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.