The rise of environmental and economic instability represents the greatest threat to global prosperity and the most pressing challenge of our time. Yet solutions for government and business to jointly combat this threat are within reach and need to be embraced to avert greater harm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged global CEOs and top American executives to leverage the 'Startup India' innovation platforms to formulate solutions for the entire world on challenging issues like nutrition and waste management.The timing of the meeting comes as India’s economy has slowed to a six-year low and unemployment has risen sharply. According to sources, during the meeting with Modi, the Indian leader tried to calm concerns about the slowdownChairing an exclusive roundtable with 42 global CEOs and top executives from across 20 sectors, Modi on Wednesday stressed on continued political stability in India, predictability of policy, and pro-development and pro-growth policies.He emphasized the development of tourism, plastic recycling, and waste management initiatives, and to enhance the business of MSMEs, especially those which create more opportunities for farmers and agriculture.