Yoga guru Ramdev joins hand with BSNL, launches Swadeshi Samriddhi SIM cards

New Delhi : After becoming the fastest growing supplier of consumer goods, Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali targets the telecom sector. During an event held on Sunday, Yoga guru announced the launch of Swadeshi Samriddhi SIM cards, in partnership with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). 

The SIM card is will be available only for the employees and office bearers of Patanjali. 

After its successful launch, people will get discount of 10 per cent on the purchase of Patanjali products with this card. 

Users only need to recharge Rs 144 to enjoy unlimited calls across the country, get 2 GB data pack and send 100 SMSs. 

Apart from this, users of Swadeshi Samriddhi SIM cards will get health, accidental and life insurances.

Speaking on the press meet, Ramdev said government-owned BSNL is a 'Swadeshi Network' and the motive of both Patanjali and BSNL is the welfare of the country.

"There are five lakh counters of BSNL and from there people can soon get Patanjali swadeshi-samradhi card," Ramdev said. 

Yoga guru said that Patanjali’s motive is "prosperity for charity". He further said that in addition to attractive data and call package, the card also comes with the medical and life insurance covers of Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 5 lakh, respectively. 

Sunil Garg, BSNL Chief General Manager, who was also present in the event, praised the tie-up of Patanjali and BSNL. 

"Patanjali's plan is BSNL's best plan. In Rs 144, one can make unlimited calls from any part of the country. We are giving 2 GB data pack, 100 SMSs. The members of the Patanjali has to just show their identity and there SIM will be activated soon after some paper work," he said.