Jaipur: Chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday inaugurated the free generic veterinary medicines scheme, following which 87 veterinary drugs and 13 surgical consumables would be provided free of cost at the state hospitals from Wednesday onwards.

Speaking at the state-level function here, which was attended by hundreds of farmers and cattle-owners, Gehlot said the decision to launch the scheme was taken to ensure timely and better treatment for the cattle just like humans.