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BHUBANESWAR: The transport department on Saturday suggested the state government to install global positioning system (GPS) to track ferry boats plying in the water bodies in the state. But we will streamline the process,” he added.In the meeting, the officials discussed about deploying a boat ambulance to help the victims of boat tragedy. It will help rescue team to locate it immediately, said transport secretary G Srinivas.Chief secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi reviewed the plying of boats in the state and also discussed about the safety and security of passengers. But the minister pointed finger at the boatman and his boat.“The boat’s condition was not good and it has holes. The report has mentioned about the condition of the boat,” said Sahu..