Awards & Honours
From the Government of Haryana to the Indian Medical Association — recognition across government, professional, and humanitarian institutions for four decades of pediatric, neonatal, and TB elimination work.
"Awards have never been the goal. But each one is a reminder that quiet, consistent work for children does not go unseen — and that is encouragement to keep going."
Major Honours Through the Years
President's Appreciation Award — Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Conferred by the IAP in recognition of outstanding contribution to the academy and to child health.
Felicitated by the Chief Minister of Haryana
Appreciation certificate presented at the State-level Independence Day function, for contribution to child health, polio eradication and disease control in Sonipat district.
Achiever's Award — Hon'ble Health Minister, Haryana
State-level felicitation and Achiever's Award presented by the Health Minister of Haryana.
Iconic Health Leadership Award — Pediatrician
Award in the pediatrician category for work in pediatric practice and public health.
Felicitated by a Cabinet Minister, Government of Haryana
State-level felicitation for contributions to child health.
Honorary Professor — Indian Medical Association
Conferred by the IMA College of General Practitioners at IMA NATCON 2024, Hyderabad, for distinguished contributions to medical education and public health.
Parirakshak Award 2025 — Neki Ki Raah (G-SIL Educational Society)
Presented in recognition of selfless service to humanity and extraordinary commitment to the medical profession.
Honorary Professor — Indian Medical Association
Awarded by the IMA College of General Practitioners at IMA NATCON 2024, a national event in Hyderabad, Telangana.
The certificates confer the title of Honorary Professor on Dr. Narender Kumar Mittal for contributions to medical education and public health.
Parirakshak Award 2025
Neki Ki Raah, a unit of G-SIL Educational Society, presented Dr. Mittal with this award as a mark of deep respect for his selfless service to humanity.
The citation recognised his unwavering passion, tireless dedication, and extraordinary commitment to his profession — noting that his compassion, knowledge, and spirit have inspired countless lives.
— Dr. Gaurav Sharma, President, G-SIL Educational Society · Founder, Neki Ki Raah
Certificates of Appreciation
Appreciation from district and national health programmes for polio surveillance, epidemic control, immunization and pediatric TB work.
District Immunization Officer, Sonipat
Appreciation for outstanding reporting and management of Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) cases — critical for polio surveillance.
District Administration, Sonipat
Certificate of Appreciation on Independence Day for outstanding public service and contributions to health and society.
National Polio Surveillance Project
Recognition for commitment to AFP reporting — a critical component of polio eradication and a polio-free India.
Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Certificate of Participation for National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme training, advancing pediatric TB control.
Excellence in Healthcare Services
Appreciation for delivering exceptional patient care, exemplifying the highest standards in the medical field.
Public Health Service Recognition
Certificate acknowledging sustained contribution to immunization and disease-control efforts in the district.
National Fellowships
Fellowships of national pediatric and neonatal bodies, including authorisation to train DCH (DAWN) students.
Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Fellowship granted in recognition of academic, teaching, and administrative contributions to pediatrics.
National Neonatology Forum
Fellowship recognising work in neonatal care, including NICU and neonatal ventilation services in Sonipat.
Indian College of Maternal & Child Health
Fellowship and teaching authorisation; the hospital is an authorised centre for training DCH (DAWN) students.
Recognised by Peers & Institutions
IAP Haryana State Branch
Plaque from IAP Haryana recognising the Sonipat Branch, under Dr. Mittal's leadership, for its work in child health.
NEOCON 2017 — Faculty Award
Presented at the 27th Annual Conference of the National Neonatology Forum (NNF) for his role as expert faculty.
NEOCON 2022 — Faculty Award
National Neonatology Forum honour for contribution as faculty, sharing expertise in neonatal care.
World Human Rights Day
Certificate from Manav Adhikar Hit Rakshan Manch honouring his service to humanity and social welfare in Sonipat.
Institute of Child Health
Medal and citation as a delegate at "Changing Paradigm in Pediatric Practice".
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
State-level felicitation under the "I Pledge For 9" initiative for safe motherhood, presented by the then Health Minister of Haryana.
Responsibilities Entrusted
Roles in professional bodies and public-health programmes.
- Chief Returning Officer, IAP Election CommitteeMarch 2026 – December 2027
- State IAP Nodal PersonWHP–SAATHII Global Fund GC-7 Integrated Pediatric TB Project, Punjab & Haryana (2026–2027)
- State IAP Nodal Officer for Pediatric TBIAP Haryana
- Past PresidentIAP Haryana and IAP Sonipat
- Past Executive Board MemberCentral IAP
- Brand Ambassador, Swachh Bharat MissionNagar Nigam Sonipat (2024)
A Showcase of Honours
A wider collection of trophies, plaques and certificates from across the years. Tap any image to view it in full.
"The greatest award is a healthy child who never had to know how close illness came. Everything else is encouragement to keep serving." — Dr. N. K. Mittal