New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of sports for a better society, family life and country's pride, encouraging the youngsters to prioritise 'playgrounds over playstations'.

PM Modi was speaking to athletes during the 'Khelo India Dialogue' via video conferencing on Thursday.

Speaking during the dialogue, PM Modi highlighted that in these times, while a timetable is being established for studies, sports is also finding its place there, and a sporting culture will be established in the nation when the sports period in schools will be considered a part of life rather than just co-curricular activities. Pointing out the excessive usage of smartphones, PCs and gaming consoles among youngsters, he c...