After gaining popularity in the consumer goods market, Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali is now entering the telecom space in collaboration with state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited(BSNL). Patanjali on Sunday launched its own SIM cards. According to Patanjali, the SIM cards will come with 2 GB of data and unlimited calling plans.

 Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali is also giving several benefits to customers who get the Swadeshi Samriddhi SIM card.

    For now, the Swadeshi Samriddhi SIM card and its benefits will be available only to Patanjali employees. As of now, there’s no information on when the SIM card will be available publicly, but chances are that the full-fledged launch may happen in the new few months or so. After the SIM card becomes available to everyone, its users will also get up to 10 percent discount on Patanjali products. Patanjali earlier this year announced a strategic partnership with e-commerce retail stores like Flipkart, Amazon, Paytm Mall and others to sell its products. The partnership with BSNL will extend its reach to more consumers.

    Speaking on Patanjali and BSNL’s partnership, Sunil Garg, BSNL Chief General Manager Said, “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 have to just show their identity and there SIM will be activated soon after some paperwork.”.

    Alongside, the data and voice calling benefits, the Swadeshi Samriddhi SIM also offers health, accidental and life Insurances to the customer. Baba Ramdev said that SIM Card comes with medical insurance covers of RS 2.5 lakh cover. However, the covers can only be availed in the case of road accident. “key idea behind introducing the SIM Card is the prosperity of charity”, he added.