Civic-run hospitals are fast catching up with private medical facilities in the city, keeping abreast of new techniques and procedures at the cutting edge of medical science. Ask Narendra Jha, a school peon from Patna, who is enjoying the simple, almost obvious pleasure of sitting up, after having lain in bed for over a year.

Back to basics: Lessu00a0than a week after undergoing the intricate procedure, peon Narendra Jha is slowly regaining mobility. Doctors are hopeful thatu00a0he will be able to walk again