Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa made the offer during a meeting with Tata Motors Managing Director G Ravi Kant and senior company officials at the state secretariat here.
Yeddyurappa told reporters after the meeting that the government told Tata Motors that it is willing to extend support if the company relocates the manufacturing plant.
Ravi Kant said: "He (the Chief Minister) said he will give all support and assistance and required incentives if we want it (if the company relocates the manufacturing plant to Karnataka).
To a question, Ravi Kant said nano manufacturing plant -- an integrated project -- requires about 1000 acres.
The Trinamool Congress, the main opposition party in West Bengal, has been demanding the return of 300 acres of the nearly 1000 acres offered to Tatas in Singur by the state.
West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee is unwilling to return anything beyond 70 acres and additional financial incentives for dislocated farmers.
Asked if Karnataka has offered 1000 a,cres, Ravi Kant said: "Yes. If we have to relocate, we have to have 1,000 acres".
Tata Motors announced suspension of work at the Nano plant in Singur on September two following agitation at the site.
Asked if Tata Motors would relocate the plant, Ravi Kant said: "We are considering alternatives, if required".
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