The SPFU is the counter Programme Management Structure of National Project Implementation Unit (NPIU). The SPFU is directly under the control and supervision of Secretary in-charge of Technical Education of the State.

The SPFU will provide support to the Secretary In-charge of Technology Education in facilitating, implementing, coordinating and monitoring the Programme in the State.

Programme cell will be responsible for eligibility determination of institutions, facilitating formation of network clusters and getting composite proposals developed by lead and network institutions, and successful operation of networks. It will monitor compliance by institutions with policy reforms, and take necessary actions for ensuring compliance. This cell will periodically monitor implementation of individual institutional projects, and achievement of physical targets. The cell will also ensure that all Government Policies and Provisions for the disadvantaged groups are implemented.

Quality Assurance cell will specifically monitor action plans in respect of academic excellence sub-component, conduct external quality audits, and encourage institutions to seek and obtain accreditation. This cell will liaise with NBA.

Finance cell will be concerned with fund management, issues related to fund flow, statutory audits and reimbursement claims.

Procurement cell will carryout procurement of large value equipment if required by the institutions during the first year of the Programme and regularly monitor procurement of goods through agreed procedures.

Ensure adequate and timely fund flow.

Create awareness among all institutions about the programme.

Assist State Secretary in formation of various Committees, such as State Level Steering Committee, Screening Committee and facilitate their work.

Facilitate formation of Lead and Network Institutional clusters among eligible institutions and preparation and development of Composite Proposals.

Organize State level Steering Committee meetings and take its guidance in smooth implementation of the Programme.

Monitor and review progress at State level regularly and through Joint bi-annual and mid-term Reviews.

Receive and compile State-wise audit reports, and prepare reimbursement claims based on inputs form institutions and conduct efficiency, quality and reforms related audits.

Carry out procurement of large value equipment during the first year of the programme and monitor procurement of goods during the Programme period.

Ensure implementation of TDP among Programme Institutions.