AP Samagra Shiksha SNA-SPARSH 2026: Instructions to Close SNA School Zero Balance Accounts
AP Samagra Shiksha SNA-SPARSH Latest Memo: The State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Andhra Pradesh, has instructed all Additional Project Coordinators (APCs) to take immediate action to close existing Single Nodal Agency (SNA) accounts and corresponding Child-Level Zero Balance Accounts after the relevant schemes were onboarded onto the SNA-SPARSH platform. The directions cover accounts related to schools, BRCs, CRCs and other institutions/offices under APC jurisdiction.
AP Samagra Shiksha SNA-SPARSH Memo 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | Samagra Shiksha, Andhra Pradesh |
| Issuing Office | Office of the State Project Director, Vijayawada |
| Memo Number | SS-12021/8/2026-FIN SEC-SSA(3174321) |
| Memo Date | 29 September 2026 |
| Subject | Closure of existing SNA Accounts and Child-Level Zero Balance Accounts following SNA-SPARSH onboarding |
| Officers Addressed | All Additional Project Coordinators (APCs), Samagra Shiksha, Andhra Pradesh |
| Institutions Mentioned | Schools, Block Resource Centres (BRCs), Cluster Resource Centres (CRCs), etc. |
| Signing Authority | B. Srinivasa Rao, IAS, State Project Director |
Why Are the Existing SNA Accounts Being Closed?
According to the official memo, schemes under Samagra Shiksha have been onboarded onto the SNA-SPARSH platform in accordance with Government of India instructions. Consequently, the existing SNA accounts maintained under the respective schemes must be closed in line with the Ministry of Finance guidelines.
Key Instructions Issued to APCs
- Closure of existing SNA accounts: Ensure closure of existing Samagra Shiksha SNA accounts for schemes already onboarded onto SNA-SPARSH.
- Closure of Child-Level Zero Balance Accounts: Ensure closure of corresponding accounts of institutions/offices under their jurisdiction, including schools, BRCs and CRCs, following the prescribed procedure.
- Maintain documentary evidence: Preserve proper records proving closure or deactivation of the concerned accounts and furnish them to the State Project Office.
- Reconcile accounts: Complete the exercise without leaving unadjusted or unreconciled balances in accounts proposed for closure.
- Submit compliance report: Furnish a compliance report to the State Project Office immediately after the closure process is completed.
Instructions Relevant to Schools, BRCs and CRCs
The memo explicitly includes Child-Level Zero Balance Accounts maintained for schools, BRCs, CRCs and other offices under the jurisdiction of the APCs. The responsibility for ensuring their closure under the prescribed procedure is placed on the APCs. Institutions should follow the directions communicated by the concerned competent authorities and retain any required records.
Account Closure and Compliance – At a Glance
| Activity | Requirement in Memo |
|---|---|
| Existing SNA accounts | Close accounts relating to schemes onboarded onto SNA-SPARSH |
| Child-level accounts | Close corresponding zero balance accounts, including those of schools/BRCs/CRCs |
| Financial reconciliation | No unadjusted or unreconciled balance should remain |
| Proof of closure | Maintain and furnish documentary evidence |
| Compliance reporting | Report to the State Project Office immediately after completion |
Official References Cited in the Memo
- Government of Andhra Pradesh, Finance Department Circular Memo No. FIN01-PMU0CSS/4/2025-CASPS-FC (2907487), dated 21-07-2025.
- Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India, D.O. No. 1-5/2022-IS-19, dated 03-03-2026.
Download AP Samagra Shiksha SNA-SPARSH Memo PDF
Read the official proceedings for the complete instructions issued to Additional Project Coordinators.
Download School ZBA Account Closure Request Letter
For schools preparing a request to close their Samagra Shiksha Child-Level Zero Balance Account, a separate School ZBA Account Closure Request Letter resource is available on GSR INFO. Open the page below to access the letter and its available download options.
Download ZBA Account Closure Request Letter
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the purpose of the AP Samagra Shiksha SNA-SPARSH memo?
It directs APCs to close existing SNA accounts and related Child-Level Zero Balance Accounts following onboarding of the relevant schemes onto SNA-SPARSH.
Are school zero balance accounts covered?
Yes. The memo expressly mentions Child-Level Zero Balance Accounts of institutions including schools, BRCs and CRCs.
Who is responsible for ensuring account closure?
All Additional Project Coordinators (APCs) of Samagra Shiksha in Andhra Pradesh have been instructed to ensure the process is completed.
Is there a fixed deadline for account closure?
The memo instructs immediate action but does not state a specific calendar deadline.
What should happen after the accounts are closed?
Documentary evidence must be maintained and furnished to the State Project Office, and APCs must submit a compliance report immediately after completion.
