Media & Recognition
Dr. N.K. Mittal's pediatric TB and child-health work — documented in regional newspapers across four decades, the medical press, television and video, community camps, and the official channels of India's TB elimination programme.
Recent Press Coverage, 2025–2026
The Purkhas TB Detection & Child Health Camp and the launch of the Baal Kshay Rog Mukt Sonipat Task Force drew wide regional coverage.
495 Children Screened at the Purkhas Camp
Children screened at the Purkhas camp; the visiting Mayor felicitated by Dr. N.K. Mittal.
Free Pediatric TB & Health Camp, Geeta Vidya Mandir
Frames the Purkhas camp within the national TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, under the District TB Office, Sonipat.
"Recognise Hidden TB, Get Tested in Time"
A public-awareness feature urging families not to overlook subtle childhood TB symptoms, timed to World TB Day; Dr. Mittal calls for a people's movement toward a TB-free India.
Children screened at the Purkhas medical camp, Geeta Vidya Mandir — a parallel report confirming the camp's scale and location.
"Make a TB-Free India a People's Movement — Don't Overlook Hidden Childhood TB" — a World TB Day op-ed authored by Dr. Mittal himself.
Full front-page coverage of the launch of the Pediatric TB-Free Sonipat Task Force by IAP Sonipat, led by Dr. N.K. Mittal.
"Pediatric TB Cases in Sonipat Decline: 19 Fewer Patients in Three Months; Campaign to Continue, Review After 3 Months" — India's leading Hindi daily quotes District TB Officer Dr. Tarun Yadav alongside Dr. Mittal on the Task Force's family-centred model.
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.
Punjab Kesari · Dainik Jagran · Hari Bhoomi
Breastfeeding, summer illness in children & safe Holi — an early cluster showing Dr. Mittal as a recurring voice for seasonal child health across three major dailies.
"The Doctor Showed Generosity" — a hospital bill waived in full for a family that could not pay, alongside seasonal malaria advisories.
"A World Apart is Dr. Mittal's" — a feature profile on establishing Haryana's first private neonatal ventilation facility.
Nutrition, Development & Respiratory Health
Nutrition for child development, breastfeeding & childhood asthma — coverage underscoring preventive pediatric care.
Weather change, children's eating habits & protecting against tonsillitis — sustained press engagement across nearly a decade.
Breastfeeding as a shield, dangers of chemical Holi colours & keeping newborns warm — recurring festival and safety advisories.
Seasonal Illness & the "Hello Doctor" Column
Viral fever & typhoid, seasonal illness & protecting children from summer sun — a trusted, repeatedly-quoted pediatric voice over a full decade.
Summer heat driving a rise in children's OPD visits; winter cold affecting children and the elderly.
"Hello Doctor" column — breastfeeding, typhoid prevention & summer care, a standing named column in the regional press.
Expert Voice & Long-Form Profile
Expert health panel on extreme summer heat, advising specifically on child-safety measures.
Sought out as the expert voice during a school iron-tablet reaction scare and a rise in childhood malaria.
A rare long-form piece on his journey, neonatal care & medical ethics — beyond seasonal advisories.
Featured over the years in Punjab Kesari, Dainik Jagran, Hari Bhoomi, Amar Ujala & Aaj Samaj — tap any clipping to read it full-size.
State Recognition & Professional Publications
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.
Official Newsletter of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Dr. Mittal's TB elimination work featured in Pedinews — tap to view the full page.
Building Platforms for the Profession
Beyond individual columns and papers, Dr. Mittal has helped build the academic publishing infrastructure of organised medicine in Haryana.
Haryana Pedinews
Official publication of IAP Haryana State — helping shape the state pediatric fraternity's own publishing platform since its founding.
HMJ — Haryana Medical Journal
Official publication of IMA Haryana State — contributing clinical review articles, including on BCG lymphadenitis management in children.
Featured Health Feature
Is Your Child's Ongoing Cough a Warning of Tuberculosis?
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.
Four Barriers to Diagnosis
Vague symptoms, complex diagnostics, low clinical suspicion, and social stigma keep childhood TB underdiagnosed — the case for moving from "waiting to treat" to "actively finding."
Video Gallery
A selection of awareness films and milestones from Dr. Mittal's journey in pediatric TB elimination and child health.
India's Fight Against Childhood Tuberculosis
The story of the Sonipat model — early diagnosis, free treatment, and community outreach driving the mission of "TB Mukt Bachpan, Swasth Bharat."
Dr. Agrima Mittal — Scientific Presentation, Kollam
Highlights from Dr. Agrima Mittal's invited ophthalmology presentation in Kollam, Kerala, praised for its scientific depth and clinical value.
A Life Dedicated to Healing
A reflective glimpse into the values, faith, and sense of purpose that have shaped four decades of compassionate service.
Listening to Every Child's Voice
Dr. Tarun Yadav & Dr. N.K. Mittal interact with pediatric TB patients and families under the Bal Kshay Mukt Sonipat Task Force.
Bal Kshay Mukt Sonipat — Ground Visit
A glimpse of the Task Force's continued follow-up with pediatric TB patients and their families in Sonipat.
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.
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 marking World TB Day — offering screening, chest X-ray, sputum testing, and nutrition guidance, organised by IAP Sonipat with the District TB Office.
100-Day TB Mukt Abhiyan Consultation Camp
Free consultation for children up to 14 years affected by or vulnerable to TB, jointly with Dr. Nishant Mittal — early identification, treatment guidance, and family support.
Recognised by India's TB Programme
The Sonipat Model, Shared Nationally
The Central TB Division (@TbDivision) has independently liked and reposted Dr. Mittal's pediatric TB messaging on separate occasions — including its repost of the Sonipat Task Force's Dainik Bhaskar coverage — recognising the district's community-embedded approach as part of the national TB Mukt Bharat 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.
National & Institutional Recognition
Key appointments, endorsements, and milestones marking Dr. Mittal's growing role in India's pediatric TB elimination 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.
Support from 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.
Support from 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 — 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.
NTEP — 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.
Speaker — Annual State CME & AHACON
Presented "Pediatric TB: Moving from Detection to Prevention" at the Annual State CME & AHACON, hosted by IAP Kurukshetra, opening with the global and national TB burden before making the case for a shift from detection to prevention.
Chief Returning Officer, IAP Election Committee
NEOCON Haryana 2025 & AHACON-26
Appreciation Award, NNF Haryana
Presented with the NNF Haryana Appreciation Award for exceptional contribution to the forum and lifelong devotion to advancing neonatal and child health, after delivering an invited talk on BCG Vaccination.
Delegate Glimpses
Delegates from across Haryana, Delhi, UP, Chandigarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Bihar gathered at Wyndham Gardens, Sonipat, for the NNF Haryana Annual Conference.
Presenting "Pediatric TB: Moving from Detection to Prevention"
Delivered to the assembled state pediatric fraternity at the Annual State CME & AHACON-26.
Chief Returning Officer, IAP Election Committee
Felicitated by IAP Haryana at AHACON-26, alongside recognition of the national Chief Returning Officer appointment.
Community Moments
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.
Scientific Presentation, Kollam, Kerala
Dr. Agrima Mittal, pursuing MS Ophthalmology, 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.
"Every headline about a TB-free village began with one undetected child — and the decision to go looking."
Four Decades, Told in the Regional Press
From seasonal child-health advisories in the 1990s to national TB programme amplification today — the same voice, the same commitment, carried across three decades of newsprint, television, and community camps.