‘Symposium’ to promote lifelong learning and combat misinformation

‘Symposium’, a new platform to promote lifelong learning and counter misinformation among youth, was launched in Hyderabad.

A new knowledge-sharing platform, ‘Symposium’, aimed at promoting lifelong learning and tackling misinformation among youth, was formally launched in Hyderabad on Sunday in the presence of senior bureaucrats, industry leaders, and academicians.

Chairman and managing director of MPM Group, Girish Mallpani, said Symposium is not a degree-granting institution but a thoughtfully curated, club-like space focused on strengthening critical thinking, informed decision-making, and social awareness. He stressed the urgent need to address the growing challenge of misinformation through authentic, experience-driven insights from achievers and subject experts.

The inaugural session featured a thought-provoking panel discussion moderated by ISB professor Ashwini Chhatre, with ISB deputy dean Deepa Mani and Suresh Chitturi of Srinivasa Farms offering grounded and practical perspectives on contemporary challenges.

The discourse gained further depth with active audience participation from senior civil servants, including IPS officers Anurag Sharma, Anjani Kumar, Amit Garg and Vikram Sigh Mann, and IAS officers Ajay Mehra and Sunil Sharma. Their interventions contributed to an engaging and wide-ranging exchange.

Addressing the gathering, Principal Secretary (Energy) Naveen Mittal reflected on the rapidly shifting global economic landscape. He noted that while memoranda of understanding express intent, true progress is defined by consistent execution and administrative resolve.

Founded by Mr. Mallpani and Telangana Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan, the non-profit platform positions itself as a neutral hub of credible knowledge.