Ramdev pledges Rs 25 cr to PM's COVID-19 fund, appeals followers to contribute

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Press Trust of India Haridwar
Last Updated : Mar 30 2020 | 6:34 PM IST

Yoga guru Ramdev said on Monday he will donate Rs 25 crore to the PM's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund), which has been set up to fight the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

Also, all employees of his Patanjali and Ruchi Soya will donate their one-day salary, collectively amounting to Rs 1.5 crore, to the PM CARES fund, he said

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First Published: Mar 30 2020 | 6:34 PM IST

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