Sources said the Tatas have been apprised of these proposals and are said to have agreed to bear the cost to avoid a change in the present structure of land-holding in Singur plant. It’s learnt that the Tatas have told the government that a change in the structure of landholding could force them to shift the Nano plant out. Asked about the package, state Chief Secretary Amit Kiron Deb said: “It is difficult to tell firmly at this stage. But one thing is sure: the stalemate is not expected to be settled in one meeting. It will take some time and several sessions for all sides to resolve the crisis.”

Government officials and CPM leaders feel that this package gives Mamata a way out. Said a Left Front Minister to The Indian Express: “Mamata wins both ways, she can say that she forced the government to pay more to the farmers and not drive out the Nano factory. As for us, we will be happy with a solution that allows the Nano to come to West Bengal.”