The economic activity of the town
centers around the walnut. In the walnut season, which lasts for one month
during September, the villagers of Arslanbob and other neighboring villages
engage themselves in collecting the nut. For this purpose, they hire a small
plot of land for a fee on a five year lease from the Forest Department. They
collect the nuts, fruits and the wood. It is also an occasion of social
rejoicing. Walnuts are priced high as they are a source of "oil, protein,
anti-oxidants and omega 3 fatty acids
