The Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR) has designed and developed a fish descaling machine for removing the scales of fishes in batches. The operation of the machine can be extended for removal of scales from all types of marine as well as fresh water fishes like Sardine, Tilapia to Rohu. This machine is made of SS 304 and has 2 kg capacity. Body is fabricated in dismantling type 1-inch square SS tube. The drum of 250 mm diameterand 300 mm length is made of SS sheet fitted in a strong SS frame having suitable projections to remove the scale and provided with a leak proof door with suitable lock. A hand operated pedal is fitted in one side to rotate the drum manually.