မြန်မာဘာသာ Survey Department mainly takes responsibilities for topographic mapping throughout the whole country and jointly carries out boundary demarcation works with neighboring countries.
The following are the main functions of the Survey Department.
(a) Production of topographic maps
(b) Joint boundary demarcation with neighbouring countries
(c) Taking photographs throughout the country
(d) Establishment and maintenance of GPS Control Stations and leveling Benchmarks (BMs)
(e) Conducting the survey training
(f) Producing the maps for certain projects on demand
