Port Blair, Mar 16: The MES Builders Association of India (Regd.), A&N Branch has expressed gratitude to the Defence Minister for assuring to look into the shortage of funds in MES. “The role played by Member of parliament, ANI, Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray in arranging the meeting of the representative of the August body with Defence Minister is very commendable, which has averted the nationwide strike and peaceful dharna at Delhi,” a release said here today.