Coal stock position at thermal power plants remains critical as more than half of the generating stations have less than a week's fuel stock. As per the latest data by the Central Electricity Authority, CEA, 56 coal-based power plants reported critical fuel stocks of less than seven days. As many as 11 power stations are left with nil stocks. Of the 56 stations, 33 had less than four days of stock piles. These 33 stations include 10 power stations run by country's leading thermal power producer NTPC. As per the reasons given by CEA, all the power projects of NTPC and most of the 11 stations with nil stocks received less supplies from Coal India during the period. Ministry of Coal had, last week, reviewed the situation and said that the government will address the issue.