Kerala budget targets carbon neutrality by 2050, but experts question feasibility and funding

Kerala's new budget includes a goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, backed by a proposed renewable energy push and green infrastructure spending. The announcement has drawn support from the ruling LDF coalition, but climate experts are raising concerns about the lack of a detailed roadmap and unclear funding mechanisms. Critics point out that Kerala still relies heavily on imported electricity and has limited land for large solar farms. Without specific targets for grid decarbonization, storage, or industrial emissions, the plan risks being more aspirational than actionable. The state will need to show how it plans to phase out fossil fuels and finance the transition.