Dr. Rekha Mittal worked for 22 ½ years in the field of Pediatrics & later as Pediatric Neurologist in Armed Forces Medical Services. She took premature retirement when she was Senior Advisor (Pediatrics and Pediatric Neurology) & professor at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt, & Army College of Medical Sciences, Delhi Cantt. She was the first Pediatric Neurologist of the Armed Forces, and established Pediatric Neurology Services at Army Hospital (Research and Referral) Delhi Cantt. Subsequently has worked in various prestigious hospitals in Delhi- NCR. Successfully ran an NGO : Roshni Centre for Special Children, where Pediatric Neurology Services were provided free of cost.