Media & Recognition
Dr. N.K. Mittal's pediatric TB and child-health work — as documented in regional newspapers, the medical press, television and video, and the official channels of India's TB elimination programme.
Newspaper Coverage
The Purkhas TB Detection & Child Health Camp (June 2025) drew wide regional press coverage.
More recent coverage of the Bal Kshay Mukt Sonipat Task Force and Dr. Mittal's continued advocacy for pediatric TB elimination.
Three Decades in the Press
Long before TB elimination became a national mission, Dr. Mittal was a trusted voice for child health in the regional press — guiding families on breastfeeding, immunization, seasonal illness, and newborn care across hundreds of columns and features.
A Doctor's Generosity
When a poor woman who had come for her delivery could not pay the hospital bill, Dr. Mittal waived it entirely — telling the local Samaj Seva Samiti he would not take a single paisa, and pledging his continued support to their welfare work.
"A World Apart" — Pioneering Newborn Care
A featured profile on Dr. Mittal's dedication to newborns — establishing one of the region's first modern neonatal units (1992) equipped with a ventilator, giving premature and critically ill babies a new chance at life when such care was rare in smaller towns.
Felicitated by the Chief Minister
At the State-level Independence Day function, the Chief Minister of Haryana felicitated Dr. Mittal with an appreciation certificate, recognising his distinguished contribution to child health and disease control in the district.
Featured in IAP Pedinews
Dr. Mittal's TB elimination work featured in Pedinews, the official newsletter of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (September 2025).
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Featured Health Feature
Is Your Child's Ongoing Cough a Warning of Tuberculosis?
In a televised expert session, Dr. Rajiv Uttam (Director, Paediatric Pulmonology, Medanta Gurugram) is joined by Dr. N.K. Mittal to discuss recognising childhood TB early — the symptoms parents miss, how it is diagnosed, treatment options, and when to seek specialist care.
The companion feature, "Why is Pediatric TB Still Missed?", highlights the four barriers — vague symptoms, complex diagnostics, low clinical suspicion, and social stigma — that keep childhood TB underdiagnosed, and the case for moving from "waiting to treat" to "actively finding."
▶ Follow on X for more health insightsVideo Gallery
A selection of awareness films and milestones from Dr. Mittal's journey in pediatric TB elimination and child health.
Bal Kshay Mukt Sonipat Task Force — In Action
Dr. Tarun Yadav (DTO, Sonipat) and Dr. N.K. Mittal personally follow up with pediatric TB patients and their families — listening, counselling, and ensuring no child falls through the cracks.
Patient & Family Interactions on the Ground
Dr. Tarun Yadav & Dr. N.K. Mittal interact directly with pediatric TB patients and their families under the Bal Kshay Mukt Sonipat Task Force — reviewing reports, distributing nutrition support, and ensuring every child's treatment stays on track.
MJ24 News — launch infographic for the Pediatric TB-Free Sonipat Task Force. Tap to view full-size.
Dainik Bhaskar Confirms the Sonipat Model
India's leading Hindi daily reports independently on the Task Force's results and on Dr. Mittal's continued advocacy for childhood TB awareness.
Community Health Camps
Free pediatric TB detection and child health camps taken directly to the community, under IAP Sonipat and the Bal Kshay Mukt Sonipat Task Force.
Purkhas TB Detection & Child Health Camp
A free pediatric TB detection and general health camp at Geeta Vidya Mandir, Purkhas — Dr. Mittal's native village — held under the PM TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
World TB Day Camp — Kundli
A special free pediatric TB detection and general child health camp at the Community Center, Kundli, marking World TB Day — offering screening, chest X-ray, sputum testing, and nutrition guidance, organised by IAP Sonipat.
Recognised by India's TB Programme
The Sonipat Model, Shared Nationally
The Central TB Division (@TbDivision), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, officially reposted Dr. Mittal's post on the Sonipat pediatric TB model — recognising the district's community-embedded approach to finding and treating childhood TB as part of the national TB Mukt Bharat effort.
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Key appointments, endorsements, and milestones marking Dr. Mittal's growing role in India's pediatric TB elimination effort.
Cited Within India's TB Mukt Bharat Progress
The WHO's Global TB Report 2025 highlighted India's historic gains in early diagnosis, treatment adherence, and community outreach — with Dr. Mittal's Sonipat pediatric TB work recognised as part of that national effort.
European CME Credits — PGPPC
Awarded European CME Credits (ECMECs®) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for completing the Post-Graduate Programme in Pediatric Clinical Care, accredited by UEMS.
Nomination Support — Prof. S.K. Singhal
Prof. S.K. Singhal, Director of PGIMS Rohtak, endorsed Dr. Mittal's professional recognition, praising four decades of service in pediatric TB care, neonatal ventilation, immunization, and public health, and his leadership as IAP Haryana President and IMA Honorary Professor.
Nomination Support — Prof. H.K. Aggarwal
Prof. (Dr.) H.K. Aggarwal, Vice-Chancellor of UHS Rohtak, recognised Dr. Mittal's four decades of service in pediatrics, neonatal care, and TB elimination, and his pioneering role in neonatal ventilation and immunization coverage — appreciated by WHO, DGHS Haryana, and MoHFW.
Chief Returning Officer — IAP Election Committee
Appointed Chief Returning Officer of the Election Committee of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, under the chairpersonship of Dr. Neelam Mohan, National President IAP 2026 — entrusted with transparency, constitutional compliance, and ethical governance across the Academy (tenure to 31 December 2027).
State IAP Nodal Officer — Pediatric TB Project
Nominated State IAP Nodal Officer for the Pediatric TB Project implemented by World Health Partners (WHP) in collaboration with the State TB Cell under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme — strengthening early detection, notification, and supervised treatment.
Organising Chairperson — NEOCON Haryana
Led the NEOCON Haryana Annual Conference at Wyndham Garden, Sonipat, hosting delegates from across the country and contributing as a panellist on the BCG vaccine and its role in child health and TB elimination.
State TB Cell, Haryana — Strategy Meeting
Participated in a State-level meeting convened by the State TB Cell, Haryana, chaired by the State TB Officer, sharing clinical and public health perspectives on childhood TB under-recognition, pediatric-specific diagnostics, and preventive treatment strategies.
National TB Elimination Programme — State TB Cell Webinar
Invited speaker at a State TB Cell, Haryana webinar on "End TB: Where We Stand, Why We Struggle & Why Must We Change" and "BCG in India" — moderated by Dr. Sunila Soni (President, IMA Haryana), Dr. AVS Ravi, and Dr. Gaurav Aggarwal.
NEOCON Haryana 2025
Chief Returning Officer, IAP Election Committee
Community Moments
Chief Guest — National Style Open Kabaddi Championship
Invited as Chief Guest at the National Style Open Kabaddi Championship in his native village, Purkhas Rathi, Sonipat — a homecoming that reconnected him with the community that shaped his early years, and an occasion to encourage rural youth toward national and international platforms.
Family Achievement — Dr. Agrima Mittal at Kollam
Dr. Agrima Mittal, pursuing MS Ophthalmology in Kochi, was invited to deliver a scientific presentation at a prestigious academic programme in Kollam, Kerala — praised by senior ophthalmologists for its scientific depth and clinical value.
Media & Social Highlights
A selection of features, mentions, and digital highlights of Dr. Mittal's child-health and TB elimination work.
