Ouch .. that hurt.
Jokes apart, yes we have a huge population which is underfed, poorly clothed and downright destitute. But we also are self sufficient in food production.
The problem is of the political aim of "aam aadmi" and "roti, kapda aur makan".
Keep the masses hungry and poor, and stay in power.
Now, does that stop India from helping the Kurds if they need help? We did send relief aid to US in Hurricane Katrina (maybe due to Katrina Kaif and our liking her and the simile thereof). It is a gesture. That is all