Dr Rekha Mittal worked for 22 1/2 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.